University of Kerala Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram,Kerala,India
0471 238 6228
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- University
- ESTD 1937
- State University
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Master of Science (M.Sc.) Botany
Master of Science (M.Sc) Botany
Course
University of Kerala Thiruvananthapuram offers M.Sc Botany, a 2-year postgraduate degree program for those who have passed BSc Botany or degree in related subjects or equivalent course from a recognized university. An M.Sc Botany candidate studies plant life from different perspectives like biological, genetic, and chemical levels. The candidates deeply understand the plants and their functionalities along with the analysis of plant cells, tissues, and parts. M.Sc Botany serves as a significant course and makes the learners understand the plant kingdom, its importance in serving human life in various ways like providing oxygen, food, medicine and so on. The plants have a vital role in maintaining the balance in nature. University of Kerala curriculum includes topics like fungi and plant viruses, algae and bryophytes, pteridophytes, gymnosperms and palacobotany, microbiology, angiosperms(Taxonomy and biosystematics), angiosperms (morphology, embryology, and anatomy), genetics and cytogenetics, soil science and phytogeography, plant biochemistry, plant physiology, plant ecology, molecular genetics-genetic engineering and biotechnology, biostatistics-cytology and plant breeding, plant resource utilization and conservation and so on. The candidates could work both in private and public sector areas of employment. The various job profiles are floriculturist, botanist, ecologist, researcher, environmentalist, botany professor, and much more.
Duration: 2 years
Eligibility
Candidates must have pass Graduation from a recognized University
Higher Studies
- PhD
Career Opportunities
- Botanist
- Environmentalist
- Researcher
- Professor
- Ecologist
