Biological Sciences M.S. with a Specialization in Plant Biology

Embrace the Inner Workings of the Plant World

Our world teems with diversity of plants, and with the Biological Sciences MS from University of Houston-Clear Lake, your pursuit of a Specialization in Plants will have you exploring the dynamics of plant communities across all ecosystems. Your studies will instill in you a rich appreciation of the role of plants in society as you further your understanding of plants from their cellular structure to the various roles they play in our lives. You will also learn how to develop skills in plant identification, plant propagation, and molecular methods, while learning how plants are an essential component of all ecosystems and serve as the basis for animal and human nutrition.

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From the Classroom to the Workplace and Beyond

This program offers you the academic edge needed to achieve your goals – whether it be biomedical research, higher education pursuits or work for the government. The purpose of this specialization in plants is to prepare you to be competitive when applying for graduate degree programs, professional medical programs or technical/industrial jobs.

Admission Requirements

Explore what the future holds for you by attending University of Houston-Clear Lake's College of Science and Engineering. Find out now what it takes to be admitted.

• Biological Science M.S.
• Admission Deadline

  Standard Graduate Admission Deadline

• Application

  Apply online through the UHCL Graduate Application Portal.

• Requirements
  • 3.0 GPA
  • GRE total scores should be at least 290 (140 Verbal + 150 Quantitative). GRE is waived if GPA is 3.0 or better with BS degree
  • Foundation Courses (C or better): Calculus I, Organic Chemistry 1 & II with labs, Molecular Genetics, Biochemistry I, Physiology (plant or human or animal), Statistics, and at least 2 of the following: Microbiology for Science Majors, Ecology, Cellular Physiology, Molecular Biology.
  • Additional Requirements – Undergraduate degree in Biology or closely related field

• How to Apply as a Graduate Student
• How to Apply as an International Graduate Student

Degree Requirements

UHCL's College of Science and Engineering has created a solid foundation of study designed to help you make your educational dreams a reality. Explore the classes you'll need to take for your University of Houston-Clear Lake degree.

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