Study plant science abroad
An in-depth guide to studying plant science as an international student.
Plant science degrees abroad
Plant science programs are concerned with the growth, development and productivity of plants. It also looks at how plants evolve, fight off pests, diseases, and interact with and respond to their environment. It’s a hugely important subject that is key to sustaining biodiversity and solving growing problems like crop productivity.
It can cover a number of related subjects including genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, plant-pathogen interactions and environmental physiology, with close links to botany and plant biology. It’s an ideal subject for those with a passion for plants, a scientific mind and a desire to make a difference.
Plant science programs are available at universities all over the world, and studying abroad gives you the opportunity to work with plant species you’d never see at home. It’s also a great chance to broaden your personal horizons, make new friends and improve your language skills.
Plant science program structure
Plant science undergraduate degrees are offered as a BSc, and will take you three or four years to complete. Postgraduate degrees are also available as research master’s (MSc or MRes), or you can get a doctorate / PhD.
Most programs will be taught through lectures, field trips, practical laboratory work and small group tutorials. You’ll be assessed via written coursework and essays, exams, and practical assessments, and most programs will include a research project in the final year.
The exact course structure and content of plant science programs is likely to change depending on the university you choose to study at. Programs are also often named differently, but cover very similar topics - for example plant biology or botany degrees. However, there are some core subjects you can expect to cover when studying plant science, including:
- Biochemistry
- Molecular biology
- Biodiversity
- Ecology
- Plant physiology
- Genetics and evolution
- Plant pests and pathogens
- Plant diversity
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Plant science study abroad programs
Plant science undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in plant science
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Plant Biology - Ecology and Management - BSc University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 27,000 USD
- Start date
- January, June, August
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Biology - Plant Science - BSc University of Central Florida, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 22,478 USD
- Start date
- January, May, August
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Plant Biology - BSc University of Vermont, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 41,280 USD
- Start date
- January, June, August
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Botany - BSc University of Otago, New Zealand
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 21,055 NZD
- Start date
- February, July
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Botany - BSc University of Wyoming, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 17,570 USD
- Start date
- May, September
Plant science graduate programs
Master's in plant science
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Plant Biology and Conservation - MSc Arizona State University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 24,318 USD
- Start date
- August
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Plant Biology - MSc University of Helsinki, Finland
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 15,000 EUR
- Start date
- September
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Botany - MSc University of Wyoming, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 15,500 USD
- Start date
- May, September
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Plant Science - MSc American University of Beirut, Lebanon
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 28,950 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Agricultural Science, Plant Science, Non-Thesis Option - MSc Florida A&M University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 25,868 USD
- Start date
- January, August
Doctorate in plant science
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Botany - PhD University of Wyoming, USA
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 15,500 USD
- Start date
- May, September
Future plant science careers
A plant science degree will give you plenty of options when it comes to looking for a job after graduation. Here’s some careers you might consider as a plant science graduate:
- Horticultural chemist
- Plant pathologist
- Environmental scientist
- Plant breeder
- Plant geneticist
- Soil scientist
- Laboratory assistant
- Research scientist
You do not have to limit yourself to the careers above, and a plant science degree will give you plenty of transferable skills you can apply to many different industries.
If you know what career you want after you graduate, make sure you choose a program that covers all the areas that will help prepare you for that role.
