Plant Biology

Plant Biologists ask questions such as: How do harsh environmental conditions affect gene expression in crop plants? How and why do plants make important medicinal compounds? How have plants evolved to adapt to specific geographical regions?

Plant Biology is a challenging, dynamic, and broad branch of biology. During the course of your studies, much of your learning will occur while actively working on problems in class, during tutorials, and in the field or laboratory. As a Plant Biology major, you will have the opportunity to participate in a two-term independent research project in a plant biology laboratory supervised by faculty member where you will gain hands-on research experience.

Career opportunities

​Plant Biologists have global opportunities to work in areas such as plant biotechnology, agriculture, forestry, the pharmaceutical industry, and more. A degree in Plant Biology can also be used as a stepping-stone to graduate studies or a professional degree such as law, medicine, veterinary medicine, or architecture.

Program highlights

• Collaborative team work - Interact with your peers while learning to collaborate on projects.
• Practical research opportunities - Gain hands-on experience learning techniques and using tools to address real-world issues.
• Lab work - Learn how to use tools and develop techniques within a supervised laboratory setting.
• Study abroad opportunities - Cultural and academic experiences at destinations around the world.

Courses in this program

General Chemistry (Change and Equilibrium), Introductory Calculus, Linear Methods I, Systematics and Diversity of Plants, ​Energy Flow in Biological Systems

Detailed course information

• First year Degree Guide - Science
• Program description and courses (Course Calendar)