The MEPS program prepares professionals for careers at academic institutions, government agencies, and private companies. Students can pursue research ranging from molecular to ecosystem levels for species as diverse as algae, agronomic, and horticultural crops, native plants, and trees.

Ph.D. and M.S. degrees are offered by a 50+ member faculty located in two colleges and nine departments. This diverse group provides academic training and research experiences beyond those offered by traditional departments.

Join the Revolution in Plant Biology! Our intercollegiate faculty is seeking to understand the behavior of plants and the molecular basis for their functions in natural environments.