Crop Sciences StART

Plant your future in the Department of Crop Sciences at the University of Illinois. Join our efforts to advance science to meet the needs of a growing world population. From plant breeding and molecular biology to sustainable food and fuel production systems, our internationally recognized faculty are prepared to educate the future leaders of our industry to use the latest advancements in science and technology to improve food and fuel production.

Our department offers students opportunities to succeed and find their niche. When our students graduate, they often have more than one lucrative job opportunity waiting. The demand for our students is high and the future looks even more promising for well-trained scientists as societal demands change. For example, by 2020, estimates say 1,430 new graduates will be needed with a master’s degree or Ph.D. in plant breeding alone.

- Germán Bollero, Department Head

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Get StARTed with your program!

We have provided a few links below to help you begin your program courses online. For general registration or payment information, please visit the Program StART portal.

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