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The Plant Science (PLSC) program within the Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture (PSLA) features three specialized tracks: Plant Biology, Turf and Golf Course Management, and Urban Forestry. This curriculum blends core scientific studies with practical training to equip students for diverse professional paths. Additionally, students can pursue a Landscape Management minor. PSLA advances the study, stewardship, and design of agricultural, urban, and natural environments, focusing on their interactions with air, water, soil, and living systems. Our work supports environmental sustainability by preserving plant resources and managing landscapes through thoughtful planning and design. Through teaching, research, and outreach, we aim to expand both expertise and skilled professionals capable of addressing sustainability challenges and enhancing our planet's health at local and global scales.
High school students and students with fewer than 12 semester hours or 18 quarter hours of university-level credit beyond secondary school should apply as freshman applicants.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
University of Maryland passing score: 95
Maryland English Institute score: 94 or lower
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
University of Maryland passing score: 7
Maryland English Institute score: 6.5 or lower