Unisa Horticulture

Unisa Horticulture Courses

Unisa Agricultural Science 2025:

Horticulture, the science and practice of nurturing plants, has been a component of human civilization from the beginning of time. Its importance extends beyond giving us food, attractive plants, and medicinal herbs to improving the entire quality of life. Unisa offers a variety of academic programs in horticulture to appeal to a wide range of interests and professional goals.

To provide students with practical training, Unisa’s horticulture programs frequently incorporate practical training, fieldwork, and laboratory activities. The university may also interact with research institutes, government agencies, and industry partners to provide horticulture students with hands-on experience and networking possibilities.

These programs are intended for both aspiring horticulturists and working professionals who want to improve their knowledge and abilities.

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Unisa Horticulture Application Date 2025

• Applications for admission to undergraduate qualifications for the 2025 academic year are to be open from 21 August to 11 October 2024.

Unisa Horticulture Courses/Qualifications

Unisa Horticulture has the following qualifications;

• Advanced Landscape Design Techniques – LDS3701
• Horticultural Mechanisation I – HOR1604
• Landscape Design Practical – LDS3702
• Nursery Design and Layout – HOR2601
• Landscape Design Practice (WIL) – LDS3703
• Plant Growth Structures – HOR2602
• Ornamental Plant Use Practice (WIL) – PMS3601
• Horticulture Practical II – HOR2604
• Research Methodology – RMY101Q
• Horticulture Practice I (WIL) – HOR2605
• Green Industry Business Management – GIB4801
• Introductory Landscape Design Techniques – LDS2601
• Landscape Contract Management – LCM4801
• Ornamental Plant Use II – PMS2601
• Landscape Project Management – LPM4801
• Ornamental Plant Propagation – HOR1501
• Ornamental Plant Use III – PMS2602
• Sustainable Landscapes in Urban Green Space – SLU4801
• Plant Growing and Care – HOR1503
• Horticulture Resource Management II – EMG3701
• Horticulture Practical I – HOR1504
• Horticultural Resource Management Practice (WIL) – EMG3702
• Landscape Maintenance – LDS1501
• Ornamental Crop Production – HOR3601
• Ornamental Plant Use I – PMS1501
• Plant Pests and Diseases – HOR3602
• Plant Studies I – PSO1501
• Horticultural Production Management IV – HPM411H
• Soil Science I – SSC1501
• Horticultural Production Technology IV – HPT411H
• Landscape Construction and Installation – LDS3601
• Environmental Studies I – ENS2602

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Unisa Horticulture Admission Requirements

Your admission to Unisa horticulture qualifications is dependent on you meeting the specific admission requirements for your chosen qualification as given below:

• A National Senior Certificate (NSC) (Diploma endorsement) with at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning and with at least 50% in Mathematics. In addition, at least 40% in one of the following: Physical Science Life Science Agricultural Science,
  or
• a Senior Certificate (SC) with at least a D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in the language of teaching and learning, and a D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in Mathematics. In addition, an E symbol on HG or a D symbol on SG in one of the following: Physical Science Biology, or Agricultural Science,
  or
• a Higher Certificate (HC) in Life and Environmental Sciences.
  Applicants who do not comply with the above requirements should consider applying for a lower-level qualification for which they meet the statutory and additional requirements.
• Study material for this qualification will only be available online.

Unisa Horticulture Application Fee 2025

• Applicants are to pay the application fee of R140 once they have received their student number.

Apply for admission Into Unisa Horticulture

Applications for admission to undergraduate qualifications for the 2025 academic year to be open from 21 August to 11 October 2024.

Please take note of the following:

• All applications for admission must be submitted online.
• Admission to a qualification is not automatic. It will depend on whether you comply with the admission requirements and if space is available.

Contact UNISA

Please contact Unisa at the following address:

• Preller Street, Muckleneuk Ridge, Pretoria
• Sunnyside campus (applications, registrations & learning center):
• Cnr Justice Mahomed & Steve Biko Streets, Sunnyside, Pretoria
• Tel: 0800 005 311
• Email: unisa@whistleblowing.co.za

The university cultivates a generation of horticulture experts who are ready to confront global issues with green excellence by imparting information, encouraging research, and instilling a sense of environmental responsibility. Visit the official website of UNISA for more information. Unisa horticulture courses.

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