Master of Science in Botany is a 2-years postgraduation program in Botany with four semesters. The subject areas of this program are plants, its physiology, taxonomy, Microbiology, Kingdom, ecology and genetics. Some universities offer 3-years or 5-years integrated M.Sc.-PhD program in Botany. Botany also covers the areas like algae, structural growth, metabolism of plants, and its developments and diseases.
The students who possess the management skills, patience, Dedication, Research skills, and communication skills can apply for this program.
They should be aware of scientific methods and techniques.
After completing the M.Sc. Botany the students can go for higher studies programs or can find various employment opportunities in areas like the department of agriculture, forest service, departments of conservation, and land management.
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Highlights of M.Sc. Botany
| Course Level | Postgraduate |
| Full-Form | Master of Science in Botany |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Eligibility | BSc Botany with minimum 50% marks. |
| Employment opportunities | Departments of Agriculture and Water)Animal and Plant Health Inspection ServicesNature ConservancyNurseriesBiotechnology FirmsFood CompaniesOil Industry |
| Job TYPES | Research AssociateTrainee Medical RepresentativeMedical CoderDiagnostic SpecialistClinical Data Analyst |
Type of Degree
Master of Science is a postgraduate course in Botany
Duration of the Course
The duration of the course is 2-years with four Semesters. Some universities offer this as an integrated program for 3 or 5-years.
Eligibility of the Course
- The students should pass the B.Sc. graduation with an aggregate mark of 45% from a recognised university or college.
- The graduation in Biological Sciences or Botany has a preference
- Some universities or colleges may conduct entrance examination and personal interviews for the admission purpose.
Syllabus of the Program
| Semester I | Subjects of Study |
| Phycology | |
| Microbiology | |
| Plant Anatomy and Developmental Biology | |
| Cell Biology and Bio-molecules | |
| Bryophytes, Pteridophytes and Gymnosperms | |
| Semester II | Mycology and Plant Pathology |
| Taxonomy of Angiosperms | |
| Palaeobotany and Palynology | |
| Genetics and Genomics | |
| Semester III | Plant Physiology and Biochemistry |
| Phytochemistry and Pharmacognosy | |
| Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology | |
| Microbial Biotechnology | |
| Semester IV | Computer applications and Bioinformatics |
The subject matter of M.Sc. Botany comprises of theory as well as practical sections and also includes Lab works and workshops.
There are elective papers for the program.
Optional Paper-I
- Applied Virology
- Molecular and Applied Phycology
- Molecular and Applied Mycology
- Molecular Plant Physiology
- Advanced Cell Biology
- Advanced Paleobotany and Palynology
- Advanced Phytochemistry and Pharmacognosy
- Taxonomy and Biosystematics
Optional Paper-II
- Microbial Biotechnology
- Plant Protection
- Green Nanotechnology
- Plant Molecular Genetics
- Plant Molecular Biology
- Immunology
- Molecular Stress Biology
- Instrumentation and Biostatistics
Career prospects of M.Sc. Botany
There are a lot of educational and career opportunities for postgraduates in Botany in both the Public and Private Sectors. The students who are interested to gain an in-depth knowledge in plants can go for higher education programs in Botany or its related programs.
Higher education programs
- M.Phil. (Botany)
- Ph.D. (Botany)
Related courses
- M.Sc. (Botany and Forestry)
- M.Sc. (Applied Botany)
- M.Sc. (Herbal Science)
- M.Sc. (Hons.) (Botany)
- PhD (Life Science) Zoology/Botany
Employment Areas
The aspirants have lots of career opportunities in various fields that comprises of both the public and private sectors.
- Nurseries
- Food Companies
- Seed Companies
- Chemical Companies
- Biological Supply Houses
- Departments of Environmental Protection
- Departments of Conservation and Land Management
- Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services
- Public Health Service
- Smithsonian Institute
- Drug Companies
- Biotechnology Firms
- Oil Industry
- Fruit Growers
- Lumber or Paper Companies
- National Park Service
- Departments of Agriculture and Water)
- Nature Conservancy
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Department of Agriculture
- Forest Service
- Medical Plant Resources Laboratory
Job types
- The postgraduates can work as a Lecturer or Professors in various colleges and universities after pursuing higher education programs.
- The aspirants can work as a Medical Coder who is responsible for analysing the medical reports and medical codes.
The other job types are
- Drug Companies
- Biotechnology Firms
- Oil Industry
- Fruit Growers
- Lumber or Paper Companies
- National Park Service
- Departments of Agriculture and Water)
- Nature Conservancy
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Department of Agriculture
- Forest Service