UMass Amherst
Plant and Soil Science, through theoretical and practical training, prepares students to tackle real-world problems by integrating and applying knowledge they learn from different disciplines. This program includes rigorous training in biology and laboratory methods. Students focus their study in one of two general areas: plant science or general applied biology. They may also choose to focus their advanced course work in plant science and biotechnology, horticultural sciences, plant pathology, conservation biology, soil science or a related discipline.
CIP Code:
01.1101
Applied Biology & Biotechnology | Soil Science
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | Soil and Plant Scientists | Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is the largest public research university in New England. With more than 28,000 students and over 200 distinct academic programs – including highly ranked programs in business, computer science, health care and the social sciences – UMass Amherst is one of the most comprehensive institutions in the Northeast.
