Plant Biology Undergraduate Program

Why Study Plant Biology at NC State?

You’re Not Just a Number

While NC State is a large university, you won’t get lost in the crowd in our department. Small class sizes lend to engaged learning and one-on-one interactions with faculty experts. 

We Care About Your Success

The success of our students is our number-one priority, and our faculty and staff will provide the assistance you need to advance in your college career and beyond. 

Solve Problems

Unique research opportunities abound in our department, from basic to applied, undergraduate to graduate. And we’re always open to your ideas for new research endeavors. The sky’s the limit. 

Hands-on. Real-world.

Our undergraduate degree provides classroom, laboratory and field experience in the major subdisciplines of plant biology. We offer small class sizes and personalized attention to all our students. As part of our degree program, students work one-on-one with faculty and graduate students to obtain teaching or research experience.

Degree Options

Interested in studying plant biology? Want to explore the possibilities at NC State? 

Prospective First-Year Students

All first year students enter through the Life Sciences First Year program. Check out admissions for how to apply.

NC State Admissions 

Transferring to NC State

Plant Biology welcomes transfer students to join our program.

Transfer to NC State 

Current NC State Students

Check out the requirements for the change of degree application (CODA) requirements for Plant Biology.

View the CODA Requirements 

We Support Student Success

We are dedicated to the success of our students, and strive to offer opportunities for growth and enrichment in the classroom and beyond. And our faculty and staff will help prepare you for any number of careers in plant and microbial biology.

Career Opportunities

Plant biology graduates go onto careers in researchers in academic, government or industrial labs; as field botanists and naturalists in state and national parks; and as employees of environmental, educational or public service organizations. Graduates are also well prepared for professional schools (medical, dental) and graduate school in biological, molecular and environmental sciences.