Master of Science in Botany which is conveniently known as MSc. Botany is a 2-year full time post graduate program that deals with the science of plants and their lifecycle. Since, we all know that plants do have a similar life circle as the humans do but their food, the time they take to grow, the nutrients they yield for human benefits and much more. MSc. Botany handles all of these aspects of flora species along with other related major fields like Plant Pathology, Plant Sciences, Proteomics, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics and Microbiology as well. With this broad view, MSc. Botany allows the student to have academic knowledge as well laboratorial experiences which helps them to be proficient in floral research work.
Eligibility Criteria
The Aspirant has to qualify his/her graduate degree in one of the following degrees with 55-60% of marks:
a) Bachelor of Science in Botany (BSc. Botany)
b) Bachelor of Science in Biology (BSc. Biology)
c) Bachelor of Science in Microbiology (BSc. Microbiology)
d) Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology (BSc. Biotechnology)
e) Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics (BSc. Bioinformatics)
Scope of MSc. Botany in Student’s Career
a) Higher Studies
i) Ph.D or Doctrate in Research Work in Plant Sciences
ii) Academic Research in Botanical Institute
b) Job Prospects
i) Nursery Manager
ii) Ecologist
iii) Plant Biochemist
iv) Chemo Taxonomist
v) Horticulturist
vi) Conservationist
vii) Botanist
viii) Plant Explorer
ix) Park Ranger/Forester
x) Teacher/Lecturer
xi) Researcher
xii) Farming Consultant
xiii) Environmental Consultant
Best Universities to pursue MSc. Botany:
1) University of Calcutta
2) Bangalore University
3) University of Madras
4) University of Delhi
Colleges that offer MSc. Botany:
i) Christ College, Bangalore, Karnataka
ii) Government M. H. College for Home Science and Science for Women- Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
iii) Ananda Chandra College-Jalpaiguri, West Bengal
iv) Arignar Anna Government Arts College, Villupuram
v) Periyar EVR College, Trichi
vi) Periyar Arts College, Cuddalore
vii) Government Post Graduate College, Dharamashala
viii) Government Arts College, Dharmapuri
ix) Government New Science College, Rewa
x) Government Autonomous College, Rourkela
xi) Government College of Science, Chattisgarh
xii) Bharathidasan Government College, Pondicherry
xiii) Sri. C. AchuthaMenon Government College, Thrissur
xiv) Government Post Graduate College, Sultanpur
xv) KKTM government Memorial College, Thrissur
Fee Structure
The Government colleges cost up to Rs. 10,500 and Private colleges cost up to Rs. 15,700. Since the fee structure also varies as per the facilities provided by the institution and the monetary grant the college or university get by the government to pursue the research work.

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