PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCES BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE

Plant and Soil Sciences, 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.

Many successful graduates work in research or applied aspects of the biotech industries, pest management, agricultural and horticultural businesses, and environmental consulting arenas. Others go on for advanced graduate training for careers in business, the public sector, or academia.

The Stockbridge School of Agriculture is central to the mission of the University of Massachusetts Amherst. We build upon a historical tradition and public commitment to support sustainable local, national, and global agriculture through research and education in economic vitality, environmental integrity, and social justice of sustainable landscape and agricultural systems.

The Stockbridge School of Agriculture engages students to become future leaders, decision makers, and critical thinkers and to create career opportunities in a rapidly changing world. Further, we provide research-based information to green-industry professionals, equine professionals, farmers, the public, policymakers, and others in agriculture to develop and promote innovative solutions to existing and emerging problems related to managed ecosystems.