{"id":2050,"date":"2017-11-24T22:50:15","date_gmt":"2017-11-25T03:50:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/plant-and-microbial-biology-new\/?page_id=2050"},"modified":"2026-05-05T13:53:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T17:53:47","slug":"undergraduate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/plant-and-microbial-biology\/students\/undergraduate\/","title":{"rendered":"Plant Biology Undergraduate Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n
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Why Study Plant Biology at NC State?<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n
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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. \n \n \n <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n\n\n \n\n

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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. \n \n \n <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n\n\n \n\n

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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. \n \n \n <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Degree Options<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Bachelor of Science in Plant Biology<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

Our B.S. in Plant Biology degree program offers a wide variety of core courses and electives to fulfill requirements for graduation. <\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Minor in Plant Biology<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

A Minor in Plant Biology is available to all NC State students in any major except plant biology.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Certificate in Field Botany<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

This certification provides the opportunity to develop skills in vascular plant identification and knowledge of domain specific terminology.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Plant Biology Focal Areas<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

Students can use these focal areas to help guide them in choosing courses to fulfill their elective requirements to complete their degree.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Interested in studying plant biology? <\/strong>Want to explore the possibilities at NC State?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n <\/div>\n
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All first year students enter through the Life Sciences First Year program. Check out admissions for how to apply. <\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Transferring to NC State<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

Plant Biology welcomes transfer students to join our program. <\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Current NC State Students<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

Check out the requirements for the change of degree application (CODA) requirements for Plant Biology. <\/p>\n\t \t \n

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