Bachelor of Science in Plant Science - Plant Breeding and Genetics

Plant scientists sustain and improve our current and future world as they work in careers connected to foods, fibers, fuels, pharmaceuticals, ornamental plants, managed landscapes, and native ecosystems. Students study biology, genetics and biotechnology, ecology, plant physiology, pests and diseases, and sustainable agriculture. Plant Science students develop an interdisciplinary perspective on the science of plant production and its applications for managing plants in human and natural systems.
The plant science degree provides students with an interdisciplinary perspective on the science of plant production and its applications for managing plants in human and natural systems. Students work with faculty advisors to craft a plan of study that helps them gain expertise in a wide array of potential topics, such as sustainable and organic crop production, plant breeding, and genetics, biotechnology, greenhouse and landscape industries, native plant conservation, plant health, and protection, soil management and productivity, and turfgrass.
This major is offered to both incoming freshmen as well as transfer students who have the appropriate credentials through the statewide programs at Gainesville's main campus, the Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center, the Mid-Florida Research and Education Center in Apopka, or the West Florida Research and Education Center in Milton.

At least three full years of your most recent secondary school transcript(s), including courses in progress (grades 9, 10 and 11 + senior schedule) in both the native language of instruction and a word for word certified English translation (if applicable).
All applicants must submit test scores from the SAT, ACT and/or CLT. UF will superscore (take the highest scores for each subsection) to create the highest possible total score. UF does not require or encourage applications to complete the essay portion of the ACT.