Overview

At Plant Sciences from University of Missouri - Columbia students enroll in a generalized core curriculum, then further refine their expertise by choosing among a variety of emphasis areas including: Breeding, Biology & Biotechnology; Crop Management; and Horticultural Science and Design.

This major has the following emphasis areas:

Breeding, Biology and Biotechnology

Crop Management

Horticultural Science and Design

Careers

Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Agricultural Technicians

Biological Technicians

Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products

Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers

First-Line Supervisors of Agricultural Crop and Horticultural Workers

First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers

Floral Designers

Geneticists

Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers

Nursery and Greenhouse Managers

Sales Managers

Soil and Plant Scientists

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Speaking

Career Development

Plant Structure and Function

Plant Propagation - Writing Intensive

Biology and Pathogenesis of Plant-Associated Microbes

Team and Organizational Leadership

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-19 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-21 00:00:00 , International

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• International- There are no application deadlines, but we recommend you apply 6-12 months before the start of the semester you wish to begin taking classes.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Horticulture and Crop Science View 188 other Bachelors in Horticulture and Crop Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the required core coursework with the required grades.

Meet the English language requirements.

Complete the online application

Pay the $65 application fee

Academic transcripts

Proof of financial support

Scanned copy of your passport

Test Scores

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Tuition Fee

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International

36374 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 36374 USD per year during 48 months.
National

34322 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34322 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

14122 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14122 USD per year during 48 months.

• National: $34,322-$37,922; • Local: $14,122-$17,722; • International: $36,374-$40,154.

Living costs for Columbia

800 - 1300 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Living costs for Columbia

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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