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Biological Data Sciences

A transdisciplinary undergraduate major offered at OSU!

The Biological Data Sciences (BDS) program is administered by the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology, and offered in collaboration with faculty from Botany and Plant Pathology, Computer Science, Fisheries and Wildlife, Horticulture, Microbiology, and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

The Biological Data Sciences program offers three options, new BDS courses, and a minor! Enroll today!

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Earn your Botany degree online!

Join more than 300 students from around the world and start your journey toward earning an online degree.

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Get a Bachelor of Science Degree in Botany

One degree, five options. Learn the core scientific and analytical skills in botany and plant pathology, and specialize in one of five key areas.

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Graduate Programs

We offer Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Within each program, students may elect to specialize in one of eight key areas of concentration.

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Outreach and Extension

Providing the State of Oregon with extension education in plant pathology is a major service mission.
Our extension faculty includes Cynthia Ocamb, Jay Pscheidt, and Mana Ohkura, who are based on campus. Luisa Santamaria, Ken Frost, Achala KC, Christina Hagerty, and Jeremiah Dung are located at research stations throughout the State.
The OSU Plant Clinic, a plant disease diagnostic center housed in Cordley Hall, provides service to growers and the general public. The Insect ID Clinic is located within the OSU Plant Clinic.