Diploma in Landscape Design & Horticulture (N57)

Why LDH?

• One-of-a-kind diploma that combines training in landscape design, plant science and horticulture
• Immersive learning at outdoor settings such as Singapore Botanic Gardens, Clementi Woods Park, Gardens by the Bay, and nature reserves
• Learn the latest industry practices and technologies through a curriculum jointly developed, delivered, and assessed by industry, including the National Parks Board
• Build a strong multidisciplinary foundation to widen career options in sustainability-related fields such as environmental science and landscape architecture

About LDH

Want to be the creative drive behind Singapore’s garden city or help build a sustainable and green future? If you love nature and have a flair for design, the Diploma in Landscape Design & Horticulture (LDH) will put you on the right track to develop and enrich Singapore’s green spaces. 

Combining landscape design, plant science and horticulture management, LDH is the only diploma- level course of its kind in Singapore. Thanks to our strong partnership with the National Parks Board, you can look forward to practical training at the Greenhub in Clementi Woods Park, Singapore Botanic Gardens, and other national parks and gardens.

Overview of Your LDH Journey

Highlights

Outdoor Learning Experiences in Singapore Green Spaces

As an LDH student, you can look forward to a variety of outdoor activities and learning opportunities, including in community parks and nature reserves. Through the activities, LDH students will find out more on what it takes to maintain the lush greeneries and diverse ecosystems of our City in a Garden.

Outdoor learning and practical on tree inspection

Students learning the management of Singapore’s nature reserve at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve.

Creating Indoor and Outdoor Landscape Design

LDH students get to put their creativity and skills to good use to create as well as implement eye-catching landscape displays in both outdoor and indoor settings.

Jayden Chia (first from bottom right) and Lai Shu Zhen (third from bottom right) created a dragon-like display at the new Floral Garden at the revamped Japanese Garden as part of an invitation from the National Parks Board.

Further Studies

You can apply for a diverse selection of programmes at local universities, such as degrees in Landscape Architecture and Architecture at the National University of Singapore, or Environmental Earth Systems Science at Nanyang Technological University.

Alternatively, explore your passion and pursue degrees in other fields, including business, science and social sciences.

You may pursue a related degree course such as architecture, landscape architecture, business, horticulture, plant science, botany, and arboriculture, at overseas universities with module exemptions. These include:

You can enroll in many relevant certification courses that are offered by the Centre for Urban Greenery and Ecology to further develop your expertise in the landscape industry. You can also stay updated on industry practices through programmes by the National Parks Board and the Singapore Institute of Landscape Architects.

Industry Partners

Careers

Put your green thumbs to work at the two integrated resorts, three waterfront gardens at Marina Bay, country clubs, hotels and property developments across Singapore. The LDH course will open doors to exciting careers such as:

Entry Requirements

AGGREGATE TYPE ELR2B2-D

To be eligible for consideration, candidates must have the following GCE ‘O’ Level examination (or equivalent) results.

Applicants must also fulfil the aggregate computation requirements for the ELR2B2-D Aggregate Type ( English Language, 2 relevant subjects and 2 other best subjects) listed at www.np.edu.sg/docs/ELR2B2.pdf.

For students with other qualifications, please refer to the NP website for the entry requirements and admissions exercise period.

Students’ design and exhibit for the Landscape Design Challenge during the Singapore Garden Festival 2024.

Students presenting a design proposal during the Singapore Landscape Architect Challenge 2025. Their design received the “Best Site Analysis” award.

Australia

• Australian National University
• Monash University
• The University of Adelaide
• The University of Melbourne
• The University of Queensland
• The University of Sydney
• The University of Western Australia
• University of New South Wales

New Zealand

• Lincoln University

United States

• University of Georgia

• Arboriculture Supervisor
• Horticulturist
• Horticulture Product Specialist
• Park Officer
• Lab Technologist
• Landscaper
• Landscape Designer

• Landscape Project Coordinator
• Landscape Supervisor
• Nursery Supervisor
• Research Officer
• Turfgrass Specialist
• Urban Farmer