Plant Science Graduate Program

Break into new grounds

Explore the intricate details and rich world of plants. You can take root in a field you'll love.

Why earn a master's degree in plant science at Missouri State?

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Pick a plan that fits you

This program is uniquely tailored to your professional and research interests. With guidance from your advisor, you can design a customized study plan that suits your goals.

Two students pick flowers from a garden.

Show off your green thumb

Our facilities support your research endeavors. Explore fruit production, soil nutrition, plant genetics, botany and other areas.

Three graduate students and a professor examine plants in an incubator.

Receive top-notch guidance

You receive professional advisement and research support from our faculty. They will help you plan your schedule, develop your research goals and determine your thesis.

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Enrich your knowledge

With elements of agriculture, biology and chemistry included in the program, you can be well-rounded as a plant expert.

About the program

Developing and perfecting plant usage and production

The Master of Science (MS) in Plant Science is an interdisciplinary program supported by the departments of agriculture, biology and chemistry and biochemistry. This program focuses on a detailed study of plant nutrition, production, usage and genetics through a blend of academic courses and long-term research opportunities to prepare you for a variety of careers related to the production and usage of plants.

Degree options

Accelerated

Traditional

Dual and cooperative programs

Dual MS in Plant Science

Cooperative PhD

Student Organization

Let there be plants

In the horticulture club, you can meet people who love plants as much as you do. Focus is given to garden and greenhouse production in partnership with the Campus Garden.