Program Overview
Graduate Program in Plant Biology
The graduate program in Plant Biology at UC Davis offers comprehensive training in the breadth of plant biology and specialized topics represented by four research areas:
- cell and developmental biology
- environmental and integrative biology
- molecular biology, biochemistry, and genomics
- systematics and evolutionary biology
This framework enables students to conduct research on plants through various disciplines, including:
- anatomy
- biochemistry
- biophysics
- biotechnology
- cell biology
- developmental biology
- evolutionary biology
- genetics
- genomics
- molecular biology
- morphology
- paleobotany
- pathology
- physiology
- population biology
- proteomics
- systematics
- systems biology
- weed science
UC Davis boasts one of the largest groups of plant biologists of any institution internationally. Graduate students have the opportunity to carry out research in basic and/or applied sciences in the labs of more than 60 faculty members, spanning three colleges and nine departments.
Graduate Program Requirements
The graduate program requirements can be found in the full requirements link.
Program Structure
The program offers the following degrees:
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Master of Science
Research Opportunities
Graduate students can conduct research in the labs of more than 60 faculty members, covering a wide range of topics in plant biology. The program provides a unique opportunity for students to engage in interdisciplinary research, collaborating with faculty from various departments and colleges.