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Welcome to the Division of Plant Sciences (DPS) at the University of Missouri-Columbia!
We're delighted you have chosen to
learn more about our division, which prides itself on its commitment to excellence
and dedication to student success.
Graduate
Plant Sciences offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees in Plant, Insect and Microbial Sciences. A student can select training from a wide range of courses and research programs to prepare for a career in research, teaching, industry and extension work. Students may complete their graduate degrees through any of the Graduate Program Areas:
- Crop, Soil and Pest Management
- Entomology
- Horticulture
- Plant Biology and Genetics
- Plant Microbiology and Pathology
Undergraduate
The division offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Plant Sciences. Students in Plant Sciences receive a broad education in the basic and applied sciences as they relate to the biotechnology, breeding, production, protection and marketing of plants for agricultural, ornamental and home use. The emphasis areas are a series of interwoven courses in:
- Plant Breeding, Genetics and Biotechnology
- Crop Management
- Landscape Horticulture
- Ornamental Plant Production and Operations Management
- Plant Biology
- Plant Protection
- Precision Agriculture
- Turfgrass Management
Ready to begin exploring the many facets of Plant Sciences? Apply today!