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Diploma of Horticulture

University of Guelph

  • Ridgetown, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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University of Guelph campus

About the program

A two-year hybrid degree-completion programme in horticulture for diploma graduates.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply concepts and methods in Horticulture to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in sustainable sites
  • Social innovation. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Landscape design
  • Construction and maintenance
  • Greenhouse
  • Garden centre and controlled environment production
  • Field crops
  • Orchards
  • Sod and tree nurseries
  • Urban agriculture
  • Supervisory roles in municipal or institutional parks

Curriculum

  • Years 3 and 4 after the Horticulture Technologist Diploma. Term 1: project management
  • Field study preparation and emerging trends in horticulture. Term 2: research methods
  • Sustainable sites
  • Social innovation
  • Leadership and water capture and management. Terms 3-4: integrated project
  • Ethics and pest management
  • And an eight-month horticulture directed field study.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum cumulative 65% average in 6 Grade 11 or 12 U
  • C
  • M or O courses including Grade 11C Math and Grade 12C English (Veterinary Technology: 75% at C level or 65% at U level in English
  • Math
  • Biology and Chemistry)
  • Mature student route for applicants 19 or older.

Accepted academic background

OSSD or equivalent secondary diploma, Mature student route for applicants 19 or older who left high school at least one year earlier (pre-admission testing may be required).

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results.

How to apply

  1. Check the admission requirements for your diploma. Apply to Ridgetown Campus through the University of Guelph application route. Provide secondary school transcripts
  2. Including English and mathematics
  3. English proficiency proof. Accept your offer. Apply to IRCC for a study permit with a Provincial Attestation Letter.

Other costs

Tuition per year$20,436 CAD
Application fee$125 CAD
Deposit$4,100 CAD

Program details

CampusRidgetown Campus
Faculty or schoolOntario Agricultural College
DepartmentGeneral Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship noteScholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.