Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics
An exciting field for understanding plant life
- Genetic basis of morphological traits
- Mechanisms at the single-gene, multi-gene, and genomic levels
- Regulation of cell dynamics and patterning
Crucial foundation for developing cutting-edge biotechnology
- Generating and characterizing mutants and transgenic plants
- Charachterizing genes and proteins
- Bioinformatic and quantitative studies
Possible career choices with competitive salaries in both public and private organizations with this degree include:
- Plant Geneticist
- Molecular Biologist
- Crop Physiologist
- Food & Drug Inspector
- Food Technologist
Better to harness the abilities of plants to provide us with food, medicines, and energy
- Help conserve endangered plants and threatened environments
- Learn about the narural world
- Acquire the specialized technical skills necessary for your choosen career
Just a few gread opportunities for Plant Biology students in our department:
- Research experience - field and laboratory
- Howard Hughes Medical Institute Freshman Research Scholars Program
- Honors contracts, theses, and seminars
- OSU Botanical Society
A few of the wide range of career choices that are available with a Plant Biology degree:
- Botanist
- Conservation Expert
- Ecologist
Identify contaminants, track the spread of pests and invasive species, and help solve crimes
- Help conserve endangered plants and threatened environments
- Learning about the natural world
- Acquiring the specialized technical skills necessary for your chosen career
Just a few gread opportunities for Plant Biology students in our department:
- Research experience - field and laboratory
- Howard Hughes Medical Institute Freshman Research Scholars Program
- Honors contracts, theses, and seminars
- OSU Botanical Society
A wide range of career choices are available with a Plant Biology degree:
- Forensic Scientist
- Biotechnician
- Botanist
- Conservation Expert
- Molecular Biologist
Protect species and their environment, fight for intellectual property rights, drive legal change
- Help conserve endangered plants and threatened environments
- Learning about the natural world
- Acquiring the specialized technical skills necessary for your chosen career
Just a few gread opportunities for Plant Biology students in our department:
- Research experience - field and laboratory
- Howard Hughes Medical Institute Freshman Research Scholars Program
- Honors contracts, theses, and seminars
- OSU Botanical Society
Possible career choices with competitive salaries in both public and private organizations with this degree include:
- Patent Lawyer
- Policy Analyst
- Botanist
- Conservation Expert
Plant secondary compounds are the basis of Pharmacology
- Innovative techniques combined with knowledge of many cultures is helping us find new drugs to cure diseases, including Taxol for cancer and Artemisisis for cancer and malaria
Provides all courses nexessary to enter pharmacy school
- Provides an insight into the plant basis of pharmacology in a department that values individual research and mentoring experience
- Foundation scholarships available
Jobs available with competitive starting salaries
- Pharmaceutical careers are in demand in western and mid-western states
If you are interested in majoring in Plant Biology or in a related discipline within the life sciences, please go to the A&S Student Success Center in 213 Life Sciences East (405-744-5658).
Or contact:
Sheri Orr, Undergraduate Academic Advisor
105 Noble Research Center
405-744-3729
sheri.m.orr@okstate.edu