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Last Updated: 26 Jun 2025

Landscape Design & Horticulture

Provides broad based training in landscape design, plant sciences and horticulture management. Students will be able to complete a Capstone Project in the area of Plant Sciences & Horticulture or Landscape Studio according to their career aspiration.

Course code : N57
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Admission type: JAE , DAE , JPAE , Poly EAE , PFP
2025 JAE ELR2B2-D net aggregate: 6-17
Course duration : 3 years

Course details

Field of study Applied Sciences
Certification offered

Diploma in Landscape Design & Horticulture

Learn more about the course

Minimum entry requirement

You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.

For N(A)-Level students seeking admission through PFP

This course is under the Sciences cluster

Subject Grade
English Language Syllabus A 1-3
Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics 1-3

Any one of the following subjects

  • Design and Technology
  • Food and Nutrition/Nutrition and Food Science
  • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry)
1-3

Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA

1-4
For O-Level students seeking admission through JAE
Subject Grade
English Language 1-7
Additional Mathematics or Mathematics 1-7

Any one of the 2nd group of Relevant Subjects for the ELR2B2-D Aggregate Type

  • Art
  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Computing/Computer Studies
  • Creative 3D Animation
  • Design & Technology
  • Design Studies
  • Food & Nutrition/Nutrition & Food Science
  • Electronics/Fundamentals of Electronics
  • Higher Art
  • Media Studies (English)
  • Media Studies (Chinese)
  • Physics
  • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry)
1-6

Course modules

Year 1
  • Computer-Aided Design Application
  • Chemistry
  • Landscape Design Communication 1
  • Landscape Studio 1 - Design Fundamentals I and II
  • Plant Anatomy and Morphology
  • Soil Science & Plant Nutrition
  • Taxonomy and Plant Identification
  • Urban Ecology and Conservation
  • Career and Professional Preparation I
  • Confident Communication: Find Your Voice (VOICE)
  • Innovation Made Possible
  • Health and Wellness
  • English Language Express (for selected students)
Year 2
  • Arboriculture
  • Landscape Design Communication 2
  • Landscape Studio 2 - Design Process I and II
  • Plant Pathology and Entomology
  • Plant Physiology and Breeding
  • Propagation and Nursery Management
  • Softscape Design
  • Urban Horticulture Technology
  • Urban Landscape Management
  • Career and Professional Preparation II
  • World Issues: A Singapore Perspective
Year 3
  • Capstone Project : Plant Sciences & Horticulture OR Landscape Studio
  • Landscape Project Management
  • Leisure and Park Management
  • Urban Agri-Technology
  • Internship
  • Project ID: Connecting the Dots

Internship

Internship duration 22 weeks
Internship timeframe Year 3
Internship period Mar to Aug, or Sep to Feb

Career prospects

You can explore the following career options upon graduation:

  • Landscape Designer
  • Landscape Project Coordinator
  • Landscape Supervisor
  • Arboriculture Supervisor
  • Nursery Supervisor
  • Horticulturist
  • Park Officer
  • Horticulture Product Specialist
  • Lab Technologist
  • Landscaper
  • Research Officer
  • Turfgrass Specialist
  • Urban Farmer

Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.

How to register

Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)

You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.

Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE)

You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.

Joint Polytechnic Admissions Exercise (JPAE)

You may register using the JPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.

Polytechnic Early Admissions Exercise (Poly EAE)

You may register using the Poly EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.

Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)

You may register using the PFPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.