Overview

At Plant sciences at California Polytechnic State University you will learn to explore new ways to improve crop yield and quality with less labor as well as how to control pests and weeds more safely and effectively, all while learning to conserve soil and water.

Highlights

Graduates are in high demand and find careers as pest control advisors, certified crop advisors, quality assurance specialists and field, orchard, greenhouse and nursery managers. They are also employed at labs assisting with food safety and quality and in government enforcing agricultural regulations. Some graduates choose to earn advanced degrees, attending universities such as UC Davis, Cornell, Washington State and even law school.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Plant Pathology
Environmental Horticultural Science
Plant Protection
Postharvest
Fruit Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Luis Obispo, United States

Disciplines

Agriculture Botany View 137 other Bachelors in Botany in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of purpose

Transcript(s) from the institution granting bachelor’s degree

Curriculum Vitae

Three letters of academic and/or professional recommendation.

Results from Graduate Record Examination (GRE standard test); quantitative, verbal and writing scores should be at the 50th percentile or higher for consideration.

Language proficiency requirement.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

29259 USD / year

≈ 29259 USD / year
Out-of-State

28359 USD / year

≈ 28359 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15039 USD / year

≈ 15039 USD / year

Living costs

San Luis Obispo

United States

1100 - 1800 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Highlights

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

San Luis Obispo

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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