Course CodeVHT027Fee CodeDIDuration (approx)2100 hoursQualificationDiploma Learn about the science of horticulture. Understand botany biochemistry, soil science and the technology that underpins modern horticultural practices Substantial training to work in the application of science to horticulture Relevant to both amenity and production horticulture (Gardening or Crops Modules Core ModulesThese modules provide foundation knowledge for the Diploma in Horticultural Science. Biochemistry I - Plants BSC102 Botany I BSC104 Horticulture I BHT101 Plant Health (Horticulture III) BHT116 Plant Identification and Knowledge (Horticulture II) BHT102 Plant Selection And Establishment BHT107 Elective ModulesIn addition to the core modules, students study any 15 of the following 25 modules. Cell Biology BSC110 Horticultural Research A BHT118 Workshop I BGN103 Biochemistry II BSC203 Botany II BSC204 Climate Science BSC208 Genetics BSC207 Green Walls and Roofs BHT256 Horticultural Research B BHT241 Hydroponic Management - Hydroponics II BHT213 Microbiology BSC209 Permaculture Systems BHT201 Plant Breeding BHT236 Plant Pathology BHT206 Protected Plant Production BHT223 Seed Propagation BHT237 Workshop II BGN203 Aquaponics BHT319 Biochemistry III (Plant Processes) BSC302 Biophilic Landscaping BHT343 Environmental Assessment BEN301 Environmental Chemistry BSC306 Hydroponics III BHT319 Irrigation Management (Horticulture) BHT305 Tissue Culture BHT306 Note that each module in the Diploma in Horticultural Science is a short course in its own right, and may be studied separately.