Horticulture

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
Undergraduate HND Full-time 2 Years Agriculture and related sciences

A-Level Entry

D

About this course

Deepen and develop your horticultural knowledge and practical skills on our hands-on HND Horticulture.

Developed by horticultural experts in association with plant specialists and employers in the industry, stay up to date with current developments and practices on this multi-specialism course, cultivating the skills required for success in this diverse field.

Learn from experienced horticulturists, botanists, and ecologists from across Scotland and benefit from their wealth of industry experience. Join like-minded students across the country in live online lecturers and practical work, as you develop your theoretical knowledge and practical skills, with assessments via project work, developed with support from your lecturers throughout the year.

Whether you dream of growing your own horticultural business or branching out into supervisory and managerial roles in existing horticultural enterprises, let us support you as you take your next steps in this stimulating and varied career.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades D
Scottish Higher C

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: HND

Location: Oban

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: HND

Location: Inverness

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

3111 Laboratory technicians
1211 Managers and proprietors in agriculture and horticulture
2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
2112 Biological scientists
9112 Forestry and related workers
1212 Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services

Course Details

Qualification
Higher National Diploma - HND
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Oban
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Agriculture and related sciences