About the Department
Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Botany is a full time one year/two year programme that typically offers a deep dive into the world of plants, from their anatomy to ecology. It explores plant diversity, genetics, and their role in ecosystems. With hands-on research and fieldwork, students gain expertise in plant sciences, paving the way for careers in research, conservation, agriculture, and more. It allows for more comprehensive research opportunities, and often includes an internship or thesis component. It is ideal for those seeking a thorough understanding and specialization in Botany.
We emphasize on the understanding of fundamentals of the Plant Sciences. With distinguished faculty members comprising taxonomic experts and experienced academics, we offer a rigorous curriculum that engross as a perfect mixture of theoretical and practical knowledge.
The curriculum is devised to inculcate research culture and environmental awareness among the students. In addition to teaching through modern techniques, seminars, symposia, workshops, invited lectures and botanical excursions are an integral part of academic programme of the department. Consequently, along with the underlying hypothetical understanding, the students are exposed to realistic aspects through the effervescent laboratory sessions.
Programme Outcomes M.Sc. BOTANY:
- To develop critical thinking ability and will apply the knowledge to answer scientific queries and expand comprehension potential.
- To demonstrate graduate attributes like core competency, communication skills, reflective thinking, scientific temper, research skills, digital literacy, moral and ethical awareness.
- To develop the aptitude for creative thinking, critical analysis and decision making for productive research and development in the area of botanical sciences.
- To develop effective communication skills through seminar presentations to successfully transfer the scientific knowledge this will facilitate students to look for avenues in higher education.
- To participate and succeed in various national and international competitive, fellowships and scholarships examinations.
Duration –
M.Sc. Botany – 2 Years Full Time Program
Career Prospects of the Course –
- Post Graduates with M.Sc. in Botany can pursue various career paths. The candidates can opt for job profiles such as Botanist, Plant Biotechnologist, Ecologist, Horticulturist, Plant Taxonomist, Environmental Consultant, etc. Additionally, some students opt for advanced degrees (Ph.D.) for specialized research or teaching positions.
- The job opportunity in M.Sc. botany is increasing as the demand for post graduates with knowledge of computer applications and bioinformatics, biochemistry is on the rise with employment roles such as biologist, environmentalist, etc.
Career Options after M.Sc. BOTANY-
Sector/Industry | Job Profile | Description |
Research | Plant Taxonomist | Identify, describe, classify and name plant species. Plant taxonomists identify new plant species previously unknown to the field. Engaged in field work, which involves strenuous physical activity. |
Plant Morphologist | Determine the cellular arrangement of plant and study how different plants transport and conduct food and water | |
Plant Physiologist | Study the internal functions and processes of plants and develop an understanding of the biological, chemical and physical processes that are basic to plant life. | |
Environment | Plant Ecologist / Environment Scientist | In this profile, the requirement is to understand the relationship between plant and the world in which they live and to examine the environmental factors such as rainfall, population, pollutants, temperature and altitude that regulate plant growth |
Pharmaceutical | Plant Cytologist | Concerned with the physical arrangement of DNA in a particular species of plants. |
Ethno botanist | Study relationships between plants and human cultures in a search for better medicines and more efficient food production |
Some other Career Options –
- Forest Officer.
- Agricultural Officer.
- Forensic scientist.
- Biochemist.
- Food Scientist and Nutritionist.
- Assistant Professor
- Data Scientist
- Research Analyst
USPs –
- Renowned Domain Specific & Highly Rich Experienced Faculty
- Use of visual sources to make study a dynamic experience.
- Latest Course Curriculum designed by Core Academia & Renowned Industry Experts
- Live Industry Projects based Learning through-out the course
- LMS based Pedagogy and Innovative Class Room Teaching Methodology
- Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) Based Assessments and Evaluation
- Dissertation in the final year .
- Advance Diagnostic & Mentoring for Career and Placement throughout the Course
- Imparting values through value based co curricular activities.
- On Field Teaching.
| Eligibility Criterion | B.Sc. with Botany one of the subjects studied in all three years and Mathematics as one of the subsidiary subjects with not less than 50% marks in aggregate and not less than 50% marks in Physics |
| Programme | Branch/ Specialization | Duration (Years) | No. of Seats | One time Charges including Registration | Yearly Fee (All India Quota) | Yearly Fee (UK Domicile) |
M.Sc. | Botany | 2 | 20 | 16000/- | 60000/- | 45000/- |