Program Overview
The Horticultural Science at North Carolina State University is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Horticultural Science programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 11,305 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 4,044 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Raleigh, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Horticultural Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Plant Disease: Methods & Diagnosis
- Planting Design
- Temperate-Zone Tree Fruits: Physiology and Culture
- Viticulture
- Introduction to Permaculture
- Public Garden Administration
- Plant Breeding Methods
- Environmental Nursery Production
- Plant Nutrition
- Postharvest Physiology
- Advanced Floral Crop Production and Handling
- Special Problems in Horticultural Science
- Professional Presentation Skills in Horticultural Science
- Special Topics in Horticultural Science
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements
- Application Fee ($75 for domestic and US permanent residents, $85 for international, $25 for certificates)
- One unofficial transcript from each previously attended college or university
- Three recommendations (optional for certificate applicants)
- Proof of English Proficiency (non-US citizen applicants only)
- Personal Statement
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 11,305 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 4,044 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 11,305 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 4,044 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact North Carolina State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, United States
North Carolina State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-10
- Language English
- Duration 24 months