Plant Science

Overview

Our facilities support a variety of research endeavors, including the examination of fruit production, soil nutrition, plant genetics and botany.

You receive professional advisement and research support from our faculty, who assist you in planning your schedule, developing your research goals and overseeing your thesis.

The Master of Science in Plant Science at Missouri State University is an interdepartmental program supported by the departments of agriculture, biology and chemistry. This program focuses on a detailed study of plant nutrition, production, usage and genetics through a blend of academic courses and long-term research opportunities to prepare you for a variety of careers related to the production and usage of plants.

Take root in a field you love

The plant science graduate program prepares you to work in a variety of careers that directly work with or are associated with the production, management and use of plants. With the skills and knowledge you gain through the plant science program, you are prepared for careers in the following areas:

• Agribusiness

• Biotechnology

• Crop, fruit and vegetable production and protection

• Environmental preservation

• Extension education

• Landscape management

• Nursery and seed production

• Research

• Teaching