Bachelor's in Plant Biology

Rutgers University, New Brunswick, offers a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across various disciplines, including liberal arts, sciences, engineering, business, and the arts. Rutgers' strengths lie in its robust research initiatives and its status as a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). With a world-class faculty and state-of-the-art research facilities, the university provides students with valuable opportunities to engage in cutting-edge research and innovation. Rutgers New Brunswick's central location in the culturally rich region of New Brunswick, along with its diverse student body, creates a dynamic and inclusive learning environment. Through its dedication to academic rigor, research, and a commitment to social impact, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, prepares graduates to excel in their careers and make meaningful contributions to their communities and the world at large.

The plant biology program prepares students for careers or further study in areas related to food and plant production, turfgrass, plant pathology and pest management, plant breeding, natural products, and bioenergy. The curriculum offers three options: the Horticulture and Turf Industry option, for students intending to pursue careers in the plant business industry; the General Plant Biology Option, for students intending to pursue careers in research laboratories or graduate study; and the Natural Products option, for students interested in historical and cultural botany, economic botany (the study of the interaction of people and plants), and indigenous and modern medicinal plants.