Botany is the study of plants, their structure, biochemical processes, properties, plant classifications and their interactions with the environment.
What can I do (Roles Available) ?
Landscape Industry
Natural Resource Centers
Forest Resource Manager
Environmental Consultancy
Researcher
Where can I work?
Botanical Survey of India
Research Institutes
Indian Council of Agricultural Research
Indian Forest Services
Department of Agriculture India
Research Institutes
Botanical Gardens
Environmental consultant
Positives
Laboratory as well as the field work
Attractive work environment
Career opportunities
Lead advanced research projects
Challenges
Nature of work can be difficult
Involve long working hours
Key Skills Required
Domain Knowledge
Problem solving
Communication
Team Work
Analytical Thinking
Detail Oriented
What Should I study ?
Pathway 1
Class XII with Science Stream with Biology - B.Sc. (Hons) Botany or B.Sc. (Hons) Biological Sciences or B.Sc. (Hons) Life Sciences or B.Sc. (Hons) Environmental Sciences - M. Sc. Botany or M.Sc. in Life Sciences - PhD.
Pathway 2
Class XII with Science Stream with Biology - B.Sc. (Hons) Botany or B.Sc. (Hons) Biological Sciences or B.Sc. (Hons) Life Sciences or B.Sc. (Hons) Environmental Sciences - Diploma/PG Diploma in Botany/Life Sciences