Overview

Students seeking a Plant Sciences degree at the University of Maryland must complete requirements in one of the following areas of concentration:

Plant Biology combines basic science courses with applied technical classes to prepare students for the many and varied careers in this growing field.
Turf and Golf Course Management and Urban Forestry place emphasis on the skills needed for leadership and management of organizations in the turf, design/build and urban forestry industries.

Learning Outcomes

Students will use technical and basic learned knowledge to collaborate, solve problems and then articulate conclusions.
Students shall develop effective communication skills and demonstrate the ability to present ideas with clarity to an appropriate audience.
Students will connect and build relationships with external groups in the appropriate fields of study.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Water and Nutrient Planning for the Nursery and Greenhouse Industry
Greenhouse Crop Production
Technology of Fruit and Vegetable Production
Environmental Horticulture
Plant Physiology
Pest Management Strategies for Turfgrass
Sports Turf Management
Principles of Plant Pathology
Weed Science
Forest Ecology
Woody Plants for Mid-Atlantic Landscapes

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-20 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

College Park, United States

Disciplines

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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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General requirements

Completed online application. As part of the application you will be required to submit: an essay an activities and awards list or resume, and a nonrefundable fee of $75.
Two letters of recommendation are required: one from your school counselor and one from a teacher.
Each institution you've attended must submit an official copy of your high school transcript(s) listing all courses internal results for grades 9-12. Transcripts must be sent in the native language, along with the certified English translation.
If you have completed any collegiate coursework, each institution you've attended must submit an official copy of your college transcripts listing all courses you attempted/completed along with a third-party academic evaluation.
Optional: official standardized test scores
If you are applying as an international applicant, you must provide proof of English proficiency.

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

40254 USD / year

≈ 40254 USD / year
Out-of-State

40254 USD / year

≈ 40254 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10490 USD / year

≈ 10490 USD / year

Living costs

College Park

United States

1676 - 2838 USD / month

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

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Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

College Park

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