The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences has received approval from the UW Board of Regents to introduce new master’s and Ph.D. programs in plant science and technology.
Set to begin in fall 2025, these graduate programs aim to equip students with the scientific and technological expertise needed to advance sustainable agriculture and address global challenges in food, fuel, and fiber production.
The Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences (PAS), formed in 2023 through the merger of the departments of Agronomy and Horticulture, will offer the programs.
These new degrees will replace the existing graduate programs in agronomy and horticulture, providing a more integrated approach that reflects the department’s expanded focus and faculty strengths.