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Associate Diploma in Horticulture at University of Guelph

University of Guelph, Canada

Programme overview

The Associate Diploma in Horticulture program combines classroom education in ornamental, food and medicinal horticulture, with business education and hands-on practical skills training for careers in greenhouse management, nursery and garden centre management, as well as the production of crops. Students can choose to specialize in a particular area of horticulture, or opt to take a variety of courses for a well-rounded horticultural education. As part of their studies, students will have the option to complete Ontario pesticide licensing certification.

Faculty: Ridgetown Campus, Ontario Agricultural College  |  Duration: 4 semesters  |  Study mode: full-time; co-op option available  |  Location: Guelph, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Students may specialize in an area of horticulture or take a variety of courses, and have the option to complete Ontario pesticide licensing certification. The diploma requires 12.00 credits.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (or equivalent) with a minimum 65% average in six Grade 11 and/or 12 courses including Grade 12 English and Grade 11 mathematics (Essential level and co-op courses are not considered). Applicants who do not meet this may be considered if they will be 19 years of age at enrolment and have been out of secondary school for at least one year, or on the basis of relevant work experience, practical knowledge, special skills or abilities.

Tuition and fees are billed by semester: Fall, Winter and Summer.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/

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