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BS Plant Sciences

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Pennsylvania State University University Park

Program Overview

The Plant Sciences Major is an applied biological science program designed for students seeking careers in agronomic and horticultural crop production systems and enterprise management, agroecology, sustainable and organic managed and natural ecosystems, crop protection, applied plant physiology, plant science research, and plant biotechnology. Students will secure:

  1. a working knowledge of basic plant biology, soils, pests, and pathogens with emphasis on growth, development, and physiology in an ecological and agricultural context,
  2. the scientific, technical, and computational approaches to problem solving in an ecological and agricultural context, individually and in teams,
  3. the ability to analyze ethical issues regarding ecosystem sustainability, business practices and plant science, and critically evaluate and respect different viewpoints in making management decisions, and
  4. a high level of proficiency in written and oral communication, particularly with regard to critical evaluation of scientific issues.

Program Key Stats

$20644
$41790
$43290
$75
EA, ED1
Rolling


54%
No
Yes

Eligibility Criteria

AAA - A*A*A
3.3 - 3.6
40 - 42
90 - 95

1150 - 1350
31 - 32
6.5
90
Optional
No

Additional Information & Requirements

Application Final examination scores of Central Board of Secondary Examination (CBSE), Council for Indian School Certificate (CISCE), or other examining board Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR) Official transcripts GPA score of 3.65 out of 4.0 scale. TOEFL iBT: 80 OR IELTS 6.5 overall. ACT / SAT (optional)

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Career Options

  • Agronomist
  • floral designer
  • Biotechologist
  • Plant journalist
  • Field advisor
  • Soil scientist
  • Greenhouse manager
  • Propagation scientist

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