BSc in Horticulture (National Botanic Gardens)
Course Overview
This three-year BSc in Horticulture, delivered in partnership with Teagasc at the National Botanic Gardens in Dublin, provides a comprehensive, hands-on education for aspiring professional horticulturists. The program blends scientific theory with extensive practical experience, preparing graduates for diverse careers in landscape design, plant production, and garden management. A key feature is a paid 15-week work placement, offering invaluable industry experience both in Ireland and internationally.
Key Program Highlights
- Study in the world-class setting of the National Botanic Gardens, Dublin, with unrivalled access to its plant collections and expert Teagasc staff.
- Gain vital industry experience through a paid 15-week professional work placement, with opportunities to work abroad in locations like the USA and Europe.
- Balance classroom learning with extensive hands-on practical work to develop key horticultural skills in a real-world environment.
- Graduate with a recognized 'Green Cert' equivalent for young farmers and eligibility for DAFM Professional Sprayer Operator certification.
- Specialize in two major streams of horticulture and benefit from frequent field trips to leading horticultural businesses.
Course Overview
This three-year BSc in Horticulture, delivered in partnership with Teagasc at the National Botanic Gardens in Dublin, provides a comprehensive, hands-on education for aspiring professional horticulturists. The program blends scientific theory with extensive practical experience, preparing graduates for diverse careers in landscape design, plant production, and garden management. A key feature is a paid 15-week work placement, offering invaluable industry experience both in Ireland and internationally.
Key Program Highlights
- Study in the world-class setting of the National Botanic Gardens, Dublin, with unrivalled access to its plant collections and expert Teagasc staff.
- Gain vital industry experience through a paid 15-week professional work placement, with opportunities to work abroad in locations like the USA and Europe.
- Balance classroom learning with extensive hands-on practical work to develop key horticultural skills in a real-world environment.
- Graduate with a recognized 'Green Cert' equivalent for young farmers and eligibility for DAFM Professional Sprayer Operator certification.
- Specialize in two major streams of horticulture and benefit from frequent field trips to leading horticultural businesses.
