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Undergraduate Programs
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| Description The Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences undergraduate program at the University of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM) is a unique program for those who like the outdoors and wish to combine that interest with a professional career. Our students come from many academic and cultural backgrounds. Some have very little practical environmental or agricultural experience. However, they all share a keen interest in applying science for the purpose of finding practical solutions to problems. The comprehensive undergraduate program gives students the opportunity to study plant systems at the molecular, biochemical, or species level, as well as managed and natural ecosystems. Our graduates have a wide variety of career opportunities from which to choose, ranging from the laboratory to outdoor activities. Biotechnology is one of the exciting new fields offered in the program. Several members of the TPSS faculty are responsible for genetically engineering a ring spot virus resistant papaya cultivar, which has saved the local industry. This technology, in conjunction with traditional plant breeding and production related research, has the potential is to increase food supply, improve food quality, and assure food safety while protecting the environment and improving the quality of life. Undergraduates are encouraged to obtain practical experience by conducting research under the direction of a faculty member, and working in a commercial industry via our internship program. Students enrolled in Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences will enjoy learning the science, technology, and art of growing and using plants and their products, and about the soils crucial to man. The undergraduate advisors and faculty are committed to preparing you for a challenging career in one of many interesting and rewarding areas. The University of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM) is an accredited land-grant university in the tropics, and its program in Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences has a uniquely tropical emphasis. We emphasize the study of the tropical species that are important as Hawaii foliage plants (Mainland “house”plants) such as anthuriums, orchids, tropical lei and cut flowers, nursery and landscape plants, and turfgrass. Other equally important areas of study are the food crops such as vegetables, macadamia nuts, papaya, coffee and new potentially important tropical crops. Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences Undergraduate Society Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences Society is an undergraduate club that promotes interest and involvement in plant and soil sciences through activities such as hikes, visits to various gardens, meetings with people in the horticulture industry, growing different types of plants, attend fund-raisers. The Horticultural Society also works in the community, educating and brightening peoples' lives with plants. Many other various organizations and clubs are on campus to meet your interests. How to Apply If you are a student in CTAHR or enrolled in another major at UHM, please contact the Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences Undergraduate Advisors about transferring to Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences. All others should contact the Admissions and Records Office. Your admission into the Bachelor program in Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences can coincide with your admission into the University. You can get an application form and related information from: |
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Admissions & Records Office
University of Hawaii at Manoa Student Services Center 001 2600 Campus Road Honolulu, Hawaii 96822-2279 |
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