B.Sc Botany Course Highlights

About the Programme B.Sc Botany

It is a branch of biology also known as Phytology or Plant Science as it deals with the study of the Kingdom of Plant and its classification. The complete study of plants, their structure, classification, and functions are done under this branch of Science called Botany.

Botany is derived from the ancient Greek word botane which means “Grass”, therefore the study of grass, plant, trees is known as Botany.

B.Sc Botany Course Description

This is a Bachelor's undergraduate degree in Botany therefore it takes a minimum of three academic years to complete this course, which is further divided into six semesters. It can be pursued through distance learning mode or part-time as well.

What is Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Botany)?

The course deals with the scientific study of various aspects of plants, fungi, and algae-like structure, metabolism, growth, reproduction, chemical properties, diseases, physiology, and anatomy.

One can further pursue his/her studies for Masters's and doctorate to go for research or in the education sector. One get-acquire job like Ecologist, Administrator, Plant Biochemist, Forester, etc.

Subjects that use to be studied during the course are Diversity of Microbes, Cell biology, Genetics, Plant Anatomy, Plant Embryology, Biology, and Diversity of seed Plants.

B.Sc Botany Eligibility Criteria

• One should complete his/her 10+2 with a recognized Board or equivalent to it with a minimum aggregate of 50%.
• Should complete 10+2 with Science as mandatory subjects.
• Admission can be on the basis of a merit list depending upon the University norms.

B.Sc Botany Syllabus

B.Sc Botany Scope(Job Types)

1)Private Sector Career Options

• Ecologist
• Plant Biochemist
• Researcher
• Environmental consultant
• Park Ranger
• Botanist
• Nursery or Green House manager

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2)Private Employment Area

• Biotechnology Firms
• Plant Resource Laboratories
• Educational Sector
• Food and Chemical Industry
• National Parks etc.

3)Public Employment Area

• Ministry of Consumer Affairs
• Food and Public Distribution
• Indian Railways
• Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
• Ministry of Food Processing Industries

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