UndergraduateFoundation Degree in ScienceUCAS: D417

Horticulture - Commercial

Name: Horticulture - Commercial
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University of Greenwich

Tonbridge, England

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2 yearsDuration

£6,165Per Year (Home)

£6,165Home Fee

N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The FdSc Horticulture - Commercial at University of Greenwich is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about sustainable food production. Based in Tonbridge, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. The commercial horticulture foundation degree is both hands-on and theoretical, laying the groundwork for careers in plant science, sustainability, landscaping, and food crop or biofuel production. Recognised by the Institute of Horticulture, this course enables you to specialise in an area of your choice: nursery production, fruit production, medicinal plant production or retail. With a mix of theory and practice, you'll develop skills in propagation, harvest and post-harvest care for a range of crops, from ornamentals to medicinal crops and fruit. This course is hands-on, so you'll v... Home/uk fees are £6,165 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, and 81% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Plant Propagation Techniques

Crop Production and Management

Horticulture Business and Retail

Post-Harvest Technology and Storage

Soil Science and Plant Nutrition

Sustainable Horticultural Practices

Specialisation in Commercial Horticulture

Work-Based Learning and Professional Practice

UCAS Code:D417

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5
PTE Academic	59	—	—	—	—

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£6,165

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Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

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💼 Employment Breakdown

78%Working

3%Studying

7%Work & Study

3%Seeking Work

43%Professional Jobs

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