MSc in Plant Sciences and Horticulture in Fargo United States | North Dakota State University

The Department of Plant Sciences provides graduate programs for Master's degrees in Cereal Science, Plant Sciences, and Horticulture, along with a Ph.D. in Cereal Science or Plant Sciences, featuring an optional focus in Plant Breeding and Genetics. Students can pursue specialized training in plant breeding, weed science, biotechnology, and crop production management within Plant Sciences. Horticulture and Forestry specializations cover breeding, biotechnology, physiology, propagation, turfgrass management, and cultivation of horticultural crops like woody plants, potatoes, vegetables, and ornamentals. Cereal Science research may explore carbohydrates, enzymes, legumes, northern crops, barley malting, brewing, wheat milling, baking, and pasta production. These programs equip students with deep disciplinary knowledge while addressing regional and global societal challenges.

Housed in Loftsgard Hall, the Department of Plant Sciences offers cutting-edge facilities for interdisciplinary plant research, spanning biotechnology to traditional applied studies. Cereal Science research is conducted in Harris Hall, featuring advanced labs for grain quality analysis, baking, milling, malting, brewing, and pasta processing. The department also provides modern greenhouses, growth chambers, and 100 acres of nearby field research land, plus an additional 500 acres near the NDSU campus. A horticultural farm 25 miles west includes a vast arboretum. Strong collaborations exist with neighboring departments like Soil Science, Botany, Food Safety, Biochemistry, Entomology, and Plant Pathology. Students often customize their research by working with faculty across these complementary fields.