Botany Career Scope, Eligibility and Job Prospects

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Duration:3 years, Eligibility: 10+2 in science, Job Profiles: Research Scientist (fresh graduates can expect Rs 18,000/- to Rs 35,000/- per month) Botanist, Ecologist, Taxonomist, Conservationist, Plant Explorer

Botany by definition is the scientific study of plants, including algae, fungi, lichens, mosses, ferns, conifers and flowering plants. An understanding of ecology and interaction between organisms and the environment is part of the field

Course overview: A combination of theory and practicals, you will study Ecology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Physiology and Taxonomy. Be ready to memorise a lot!

Job opportunities: Some outdoor positions to consider include that of ecologist, taxonomist, conservationist, forester or plant explorer. A person with an inclination towards mathematics can opt for the field of biophysics, developmental botany, genetics or systems ecology. An interest in chemistry can provide you with the opportunity to become a plant biochemist, molecular biologist or plant physiologist. Biotechnology is a big field to enter as well