Overview
In the Plant Biology听Specialization, you will learn all about the nature of听plants听鈥斕齠rom听their cellular structure,听to their role in the ecosystem.听听听听
You will examine the structure and development of plants in the context of their function as the primary producers on earth. You will also听learn about the听physiology and biochemistry of plants,听from the basics of photosynthesis,听to the production of chemical compounds used for defence against herbivores, pests and pathogens.听This program will also help you to develop skills in plant identification, plant propagation, and molecular methods for studying plants and fungi.听听听
Most courses offer laboratory portions that expand on the lecture听material,听and听will听introduce听you听to the latest techniques in plant biology. Many laboratory exercises use the excellent research and field facilities at the Morgan Arboretum, McGill Herbarium, Lods Centre, the Horticultural Centre and the Plant Science greenhouses, and McGill field stations.听You can also听undertake a research project under the guidance of a member of the Plant Science Department as part of听your听studies.听
This specialization must be combined with a major in the BSc(AgEnvSc). The recommended majors are Environmental Biology or Life Sciences (Biological & Agricultural).
Careers
Career paths can include:听
- Field biologist听
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- Environmental biologist听
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- Manager, educator, or researcher in a botanical garden听
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Courses
As a Plant Biology student, you can take courses like:
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Ready to apply?
For this program, you'll need to apply to the Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences.
Check the full admission requirements for听information about听deadlines and whether supporting documents are required as part of听your application.听