Bachelor of Horticultural and Plant Systems - Integrative Plant Biology

Massey University

Specialise in Integrative Plant Biology for your Bachelor of Horticultural and Plant Systems at Massey

Keen to get hands-on with plants and understand how they shape our world? The Integrative Plant Biology major provides a comprehensive understanding of plant life. It connects plant function and development with ecosystems and production systems. This major integrates plant biology, genetics, and ecology to explore how plants influence and respond to their environment – and how we study, utilise, and enhance them to meet human and environmental needs.

With hands-on lab work, field experiences and research opportunities, you'll gain both deep knowledge and practical skills that are highly valued across many industries. Whether you're interested in conservation, horticulture, agriculture, ecosystem restoration, or biosecurity, this major equips you to explore plant systems and tackle real-world challenges. You'll learn in the context of New Zealand’s unique biodiversity, landscapes, and land-use priorities – preparing you to make a meaningful contribution to the future of Aotearoa and beyond.