Overview

Cal Poly Pomona University Plant Science students, with their major professor and faculty advisors, decide on a program of study through required coursework, directed elective coursework, and a thesis research project related to the major professor's expertise and partnerships between the Plant Science Department and related commercial industries, government agencies, university collaborations, and community organizations. Students complete a field, greenhouse, and/or laboratory research project culminating in oral and written presentation of the Master's thesis.

Career Opportunities

Opportunities include, but are not limited to, Soil Conservationist and Natural Resource Specialist (U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resource Conservation Service), Agricultural /Standards Inspector (California Department of Food and Agriculture, Agricultural Commissioner Offices), Research in commercial, academic or government settings (e.g., entomology, plant pathology, integrated pest management, plant breeding), Environmental Horticulture Specialist, Agronomist, Water Resource Specialist and Irrigation Design, Urban and Community Agriculture Specialist, Commercial Greenhouse Grower/Manager (food crops and ornamental horticulture), and preparation for advanced graduate training at the doctoral level.

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pomona, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

An applicant for admission to the agriculture master of science program in plant science must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution (preferably a B.S. in a Plant Science related major) and minimum course requirements in the biological and physical sciences, as well as other courses aligned with plant science emphases of the program (horticulture, entomology, soil science, plant pathology, ecology, integrated pest management, etc.).

Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume.

Adademic Transcripts
TOEFL scores ― required if your bachelor’s degree was from a school in which English was not the primary language of instruction. TOEFL 80 minimum on internet-based exam (and IELTS 6.5 minimum).
Three letters of recommendation

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

15208 USD / year

≈ 15208 USD / year
Out-of-State

15208 USD / year

≈ 15208 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8872 USD / year

≈ 8872 USD / year

Living costs

Pomona

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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