Santa Cruz,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
The plant sciences program caters to students passionate about plant biology and related disciplines, including plant ecology, physiology, pathology, molecular biology, and soil science. This curriculum leverages faculty knowledge from Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Environmental Studies, and Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology departments. By blending Biology and Environmental Studies coursework with hands-on internships at various organizations, the program provides exceptional preparation for practical plant science applications like agroecology, ecological restoration, and natural resource conservation.