Plant Science (M.S.)

Master of Science. Major in Plant Science. (Thesis Option)

General M.S. requirements apply. These requirements include a formal program of at least 30 semester hours to be chosen in consultation with the major professor and approved by the student's supervisory committee. Candidates for this degree must complete an independent research project and submit an acceptable thesis as well as pass a final oral examination.

Master of Science. Major in Plant Science. (Non-thesis Option)

General M.S. non-thesis requirements apply.

Please see the Graduate Student Handbook for details and program requirements on earning the Master of Science in Plant Science degree. 

1.   Students will be able to demonstrate in-depth technical expertise in their area of study within plant sciences and complete hypothesis-based research.

2.   Students will be able to recognize and apply plant sciences principles and concepts to plant management or production systems.

3.   Students will gain experiential practice in applying their knowledge of plant sciences through thesis research in the laboratory or in field research experiences.

4.   Students will be able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, problems, analyses and solutions to plant sciences problems to a variety of audiences.