Located in Raleigh, NC, United States, the Department of Plant and Microbial Biology at North Carolina State University explores the fascinating world of plant and microbial life, investigating organisms from molecules to ecosystems. The department offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs built on hands-on research and interdisciplinary collaboration. Faculty expertise spans areas like molecular biology, genomics, ecology, and biotechnology. Research addresses critical global challenges including food security, bioenergy, and environmental sustainability, supported by state-of-the-art facilities. Graduates are well-prepared for diverse careers in academia, industry, government, and non-profits, benefiting from strong research experience and engagement with the community and industry partners.
View Plant and Microbial BiologyNorth Carolina State University (NC State, North Carolina State, NC State University, or NCSU) is a public land-grant research university in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 1887 and part of the University of North Carolina system, it is the largest university in the Carolinas. The university forms one of the corners of the Research Triangle together with Duke University in Durham and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities Very high research activity".