Program Overview

Program Overview

The plant sciences major is designed for students with an interest in plant biology and its associated curricular fields such as plant ecology, plant physiology, plant pathology, plant molecular biology, and soil science. The plant sciences curriculum draws from faculty expertise in the departments of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Environmental Studies, and Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology. The close integration of coursework in Biology and Environmental Studies, combined with off-campus internships with diverse agencies, creates the opportunity for outstanding training in applied plant science fields such as agroecology, restoration ecology, and natural resource management.

Department and Program Type

• Department: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
• Program Type: Major

Area of Focus

• Area of Focus: Environmental Science & Sustainability

Requirements

Please view the requirements for the major here. For transfers, please note that this is a screening major with additional requirements.

• First Year
• Transfer

Career Outcomes

Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Department degrees are designed to prepare students to go on to:

• Graduate and professional programs
• Positions in industry, government, or NGO’s

Program Details

• Program Keywords:
  • Botany
  • Plant Physiology
  • Agronomy
  • Horticulture
  • Plant Genetics
• Similar Programs: Not specified

Institution

• Institution: UC SANTA CRUZ
• Address: 1156 HIGH STREET, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95064
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