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Bachelors in Plant Sciences

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of California Davis

Program Overview

Plants are the foundation of agricultural systems and will be increasingly utilized as renewable energy resources. A major in plant sciences will provide you a scientific understanding of how plants grow and develop in managed ecosystems and how plant products are utilized for food, fiber, fuel and environmental enhancement. Advances in science and technology are providing new options for using plants to support a growing global population, while minimizing adverse impacts on our natural resources.

Program Key Stats

$45947 (Annual cost)



42 %

Eligibility Criteria

3.3
37
85

1370
6.5
80

Additional Information & Requirements

Academic Records, Test scores: ACT with Writing, SAT with Essay, TOEFL score of 550 on the paper-based , 213 on the computer-based TOEFL or 80 on the Internet-based, IELTS score of 7, Personal Insight Questions

Career Options

  • Agronomist
  • Floral designer
  • Biotechnologist
  • Plant journalist
  • Field advisor
  • Soil scientist
  • Greenhouse manager
  • Propagation scientist
  • Plant breeder
  • Landscape scientist
  • Environmental scientist
  • Pathologist
  • Entomologist
  • Chemist
  • Horticultural scientist
  • Plant biologist
  • Crop consultant
  • Grower
  • Golf course superintendent
  • Plant researcher
  • Horticulturist
  • Seed sales representative
  • Production consultant
  • Professor

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