Plant Biology
Plant Biology, BS
Plant Biology: Pre-Pharmacy, BS
Plant Biology: Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics, BS
Plant Biology: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, BS
Plant Biology: Pre-Law Environmental Policy, BS
Minor: Plant Biology (PLB), Minor
About
Plant Biology develops your appreciation for the diversity, complexity and unity of life. Your studies provide the basis for the applied plant sciences that includes the development of pharmaceuticals, biofuels and improved crops. This major is well-suited for preparing you for pharmaceutical school. A Plant Biology major prepares you for the job market in government and industry, and for entry into graduate, medical, and other professional schools.
Courses to expect for this major include Plant Biology, Fungi: Myths and More, and Plants and People.
Career Options
Students interested in careers in plant science should have a strong interest in the biological sciences in general, as well as an aptitude for chemistry and mathematics. Plant Biology majors are competitive for all types of jobs as well as for acceptance into graduate and medical schools. A bachelor’s degree in plant biology leads to opportunities in federal and state agencies, research and development companies, research foundations and institutes, conservation organizations, natural history museums, public and private schools and college and universities. Our graduates enjoy successful careers in a variety of fields.
- Biotechnologist
- Field Botanist
- Forensic Scientist
- Greenhouse Manager
- High School Science Teacher/Counselor
- Horticulturist
- Laboratory Technician/Analyst
- Plant Ecologist
- Graduate School
- Pharmaceutical School
- Law School
- Medical School
Finish in Four
The Finish in Four plans are designed to assist you in an eight semester plan guiding you to graduate within four years. You may use this as a guide to plan your undergraduate education, but you should adjust it to fit your personal goals.
BS - Plant Biology
Option - BS - Plant Biology - Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics
Option - BS - Plant Biology - Pre-Pharmacy (New!)
Option - BS - Plant Biology - Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Option - BS - Plant Biology - Pre-Law Environmental Policy (New!)
The Department of Plant Biology, Ecology and Evolution offers Departmental Level scholarships for eligible students.
Become an OK-LSAMP Scholar! OK-LSAMP is a consortium of Oklahoma colleges and universities working together to develop programs aimed at increasing the number of students from under-represented populations who receive degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. The OK-LSAMP scholarship program provides scholars with increased opportunities and connections, including undergraduate research experiences, graduate school preparation, international experiences, and internships/externships with companies in the STEM fields.
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Plant Biology, Ecology and Evolution
301 Physical Sciences
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078