Overview

The Bachelor of Horticultural & Plant Systems at Massey University is a three‑year, 360‑credit undergraduate programme designed to equip students with both scientific and practical skills in plant biology, horticulture, agribusiness, and environmental systems. Students choose between majors in Horticultural Production (focusing on crop growing, orchard/greenhouse management, and production systems) or Integrative Plant Biology (emphasising plant genetics, ecology, and lab‑based plant science). The degree includes at least 26 weeks of full‑time practical work experience, plus field trips, workshops, and internships, ensuring graduates are industry‑ready. Careers include roles like horticulturist, plant breeder, production manager, consultant, environmental biologist, and lab researcher.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

• Fundamentals of Horticulture

• Plant Biology and Physiology

• Soil Science and Fertility Management

• Greenhouse and Nursery Management

• Pest and Disease Management

• Fruit, Vegetable, and Ornamental Crop Production

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

GPA

4.0/5

English requirements

IELTS

6.0

PTE

50

TOEFL

80

Scholarships Information

Provided by university

Deadline Not Specified

2,923 USD

Merit Scholarships

Merit Based

Merit Based

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Massey University
Auckland, New Zealand

Visa information

Student Visas for New Zealand

Are you from Bangladesh? You might need a student visa...

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• Check if you really need a student visa.
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  For Bangladeshi applicants, the New Zealand High Commission in India (New Delhi) handles student visas. That’s where all the latest and most reliable information lives. Bookmark it, read it, reread it.
• Check the deadlines.
  The visa process can take several weeks, and missing a step or delaying your appointment could mean missing the start of your semester. Not the kind of plot twist you want.
• Go on a paperwork treasure hunt.
  Passport?
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  Visa application form, proof of accommodation, bank statements, health insurance, academic transcripts… yes, the list is long. And yes, you’ll need every single piece.
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  You’ll need to show you can financially support yourself while studying in New Zealand. That means proving you can cover tuition, living expenses, travel, and maybe even your weekend coffees in Auckland.
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  Even if you’ve already taken IELTS, TOEFL, or the Duolingo English Test - it never hurts to keep improving. Strong English skills help at your visa interview and make life in New Zealand so much easier.

All in all, getting your New Zealand student visa might feel like a lot but it’s one big step toward an even bigger adventure.

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