Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
How to apply
Domestic students
Please complete the application form
International students
Information for International students
In addition to the attachments required in the application form applicants who are not graduates of this University must submit an original transcript or certified copy of their academic record for all tertiary qualifications to date.
Key information
- 24 credit points
- 1 semester full time, 1 year part time
- Course code: 70200
Fees
Important dates
Application for 2010
31 December
Commence 2010
22 February
World populations and economies are rapidly increasing the demand for food, wine and amenities.
Horticultural scientists enable growers and managers to supply this demand in a sustainable way. This course will prepare you to deal with the increasing demands of the expanding horticultural industries.
Course outline
The Graduate Certificate in Science (Horticulture) consists of four coursework units.
Students may select from a wide variety of units, including Soil Biology and Plant Nutrition, Plant Physiology: Plants in Action, Environmental Hydrology, Organic Agriculture and Horticulture, Horticultural Production Systems, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Ecosystem Biogeochemistry, Plant Physiological Ecology, Integrated Pest Management, Molecular Biology and Project and Risk Management.
For more detailed information refer to the Handbook rules.
Admission requirements
Domestic students
A relevant bachelor's degree from this or another recognised university; or a qualification or a level of education and professional experience recognised by the Faculty as equivalent to a bachelor's degree.
All UWA coursework programs: English Language Competence
International students
All UWA coursework programs: English Language Competence
Course enquiries
Faculty Administrative Officer (Postgraduate)
Vickie Falcetta
Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
The University of Western Australia
35 Stirling Highway
Crawley, WA 6009
Telephone: +(61 8) 6488 2565
Fax: +(61 8) 6488 1002
Email: postgradenquiries-fnas@uwa.edu.au
