M.Sc. Botany Application Form at UU 2027

Programme on M.Sc. Botany deals with study of lower and higher plant in context to their habitat, lifecycle, evolution and phylogenetic studies, phytochemistry.

M.Sc. Botany programme curriculum is balanced between classical concepts of Botany and recent technological advancements in field of plant science. Curriculum is enriched with courses having specific focus on enhancement of communication and presentation skills, development of scientific temperament and research aptitude. Industrial visit and training programme avail exposure to industrial working environment and the working porotocols.

B.Sc. Degree in Microbiology / Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Life Sciences / CBZ or equivalent from a recognized university.
Minimum 50% aggregate marks for general or 45% aggregate marks in case of SC/ST category.

Career in the filed of Botany is among the most preferred career owing to widespread application of plants (herbs, shrubs, spices, aromatic and medicinal plants) in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food industry and others. Alongwith several industrial opportunities a prominent career after pursuing M.Sc. Botany is in the field of agriculture and plant breeding, horticulture and ecologist. In Botany discipline opportunities for entrepreneurship development are also available such as mushroom cultivation, nurseries, etc. Equal research opportunities are available with specific reference to plant biotechnology and production of hybrid varieties. The aspirant also has the option of pursuing career in different government agencies like Botanical Survey of India and other government departments by qualifying competitive exams such as UPSC and FCI.