Graduate Studies

Are you interested in crop science, horticulture, sustainable landscape design, plant breeding, plant molecular genetics, or weed science?

The Department of Plant Sciences provides graduate level educational and research opportunities, led by the Herbert College of Agriculture, for students interested in a range of concentrations.

Please do not hesitate to contact your advisor, a faculty member, the Graduate Coordinator Bill Klingeman, or the Administrative Assistant for Student Records Sandy Kitts if you have any questions, need guidance, or have suggestions.

“I think that this is probably one of the most promising career paths…”

“…especially looking forward, the UN says that we are going to have around 10 billion people by 2050 and the demand for food is going to be huge and that’s only going to be compounded by the effects of climate change. So, if anything, the field’s going to grow, it’s going to become more critical for us to have effective plant scientists and agriculturists and climate scientists.”

Jacob Friedrich

Graduate Student

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Master's, Plant Sciences

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Master's, Landscape Architecture

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Ph.D., Plant, Soil, & Environmental Sciences

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Plant Sciences Minor

Visit the Plant Sciences Graduate Student Handbook for information about admissions, procedures, and curriculum.

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Plant Sciences Professor John Sorochan gives a tour of Neyland Stadium to the Graduate Student Association

The Graduate Student Association promotes fellowship among upper level Plant Sciences students.

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The Plant Biotechnology Building and our new Agriculture and Natural Resources Building provide excellent laboratory spaces and facilities for a range of research, including a world class Omics Hub.

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On-campus greenhouses allow students to gain hands-on experience.

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UT Gardens provides relevant training, education, and research opportunities for students.

William Klingeman

Graduate Coordinator

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“I think that this is probably one of the most promising career paths…”

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Visit the Plant Sciences Graduate Student Handbook for information about admissions, procedures, and curriculum.

Plant Sciences Graduate Student Resources