Bachelor of Plant Sciences at University of California, Santa Cruz
University of California, Santa Cruz offers the Bachelor of Plant Sciences as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Santa Cruz , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 4 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for plant sciences and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 22, 2026.
About Bachelor of Plant Sciences
A fine natural environment, the campus Arboretum, the facilities under the Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems (especially the Farm and Garden), and an excellent greenhouse collection all enhance the resources that support our botanical programs and the plant sciences major.
The Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Department, including classrooms, laboratory spaces, research facilities, greenhouses, and more, is located in the Coastal Biology Building on the UC Santa Cruz Coastal Science Campus.
Study and Research Opportunities
- Undergraduate degree available: Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
- Faculty-directed and/or independent research opportunities.
- A suite of field courses, including immersive quarter-long field programs, providing unique opportunities to learn and conduct research in a host of ecological systems.
- Intensive Education Abroad programs including Costa Rica (tropical ecology) and Australia (marine biology), and beyond.
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Plant Sciences at University of California, Santa Cruz
Entry Requirements
3.4GPA
For nonresidents
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 80
English Program Requirements
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System): Overall band score of 6.5 or higher*, includes IELTS Indicator Exam (through fall 2022)
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): Minimum score of 550 on the paper-based test or 80 on the Internet-based test, includes TOEFL iBT Home Edition (fall 2021 only)
- SAT (March 2016 or later) Writing & Language Test: 31 or higher
- SAT (prior to March 2016) Writing Exam: 560 or higher
- ACT combined English-Writing or English Language Arts portion: 24 or higher
- AP English Language and Composition, or English Literature and Composition: 3, 4, or 5
- IB Standard Level examination in English: Literature, or Language and Literature: 6 or 7
- IB Higher Level examination in English: Literature, or Language and Literature: 5, 6, or 7
- Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 115 (through fall 2022)
Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Plant Sciences
- Professional artist
- Art and law
- Art criticism
- Art marketing
- Arts administration
- Curating
- Digital imaging
- Edition printing
- Industry consultant
- Model maker
- Multimedia specialist
- Museum and gallery management
- Museum exhibition design and curation
- Publishing
- Teaching
Fee Information
How to Apply
To apply to UC Santa Cruz, fill out and submit the online application. The application is common to all University of California campuses, and you’ll be asked to choose which campuses you want to apply for. The application for admission also serves as an application for scholarships.
Our campus is open for new freshmen and transfer students each fall quarter, and we are open for transfer students in selected majors for winter quarter.
The application fee is $70 for U.S. students. If you apply to more than one University of California campus at the same time, you’ll need to submit $70 for each UC campus you apply to. Fee waivers are available for students with qualifying family incomes. The fee for international applicants is $80 per campus.
Applicants for fall 2022: The UC Application opened on August 1, 2021, and the filing period is November 1-30, 2021.
Applicants for winter 2023: The UC Application will open on July 1, 2022, and the filing period is July 1-31, 2022.
United States of America, Santa Cruz