Master of Science in Plant Science is a two year course which focuses on advanced level of studies in topics such as Angiosperm Taxonomy, Bryology, Cell Biology and Plant Biochemistry and Gymnosperms. University of Calicut, Pondicherry University and Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohil Khand University are some of the reputed institutes that offer M.Sc in Plant Science. Graduation in Botany with a minimum of 50 % marks in aggregate is the basic educational qualification required for this course. Those who have completed this course can work as plant Scientist, Forester, etc.

Course Curriculum of Master of Science in Plant Science

Semester I

• Microbiology (Bacteriology, Virology)
• Microbial Biotechnology
• Algology and Lichenology
• Bryology
• Micology and Plant Pathology

Semester II

• Gymnosperms and Palaeobotany
• Angiosperms: Histology, Anatomy and Embryology
• Pteridophytes
• Angiosperms: Taxonomy and Economic Botany

Semester III

• Plant Breeding and Biostatistics
• Angiosperm Morphology
• Angiosperm Taxonomy

Semester IV

• Cell Biology and Plant Biochemistry
• Plant Physiology
• Biotechnology and Human welfare
• Elective- Project Work

An overview on M. Sc in Plant Science

Candidates who wish to join Master of Science in Plant Science should have completed graduation in Biology with Botany as one subject. The duration of the course is 2 years. Those who have completed post graduation in Plant Science can go for higher studies such as doctoral programmes. Apart from this, candidates can seek employment as Forester, Ecologists or Plant Scientists. Public sector organizations such as Geological Survey of India are one of the major employers in this sector. Apart from these, candidates who clear the NET exam can work as Lecturers in government colleges.

List of Colleges offering Master of Science in Plant Science

• Veer Narmad South Gujarat University
• University of Calicut
• Bharathiar University
• Jawaharlal Nehru Rajkeeya Maha Vidyalaya, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
• Avvaiyar Government College for Women, Kodaikanal
• Pondicherry University
• M E S Asmabi College, Trissur
• University of Lucknow
• Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohil Khand University, Bareilly

Candidates who have completed Graduation in Botany are eligible to apply for this course. Apart from this, science graduates who have studied Botany as one of the subjects can also apply for this course. Most of the colleges require a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in qualifying exam. Those who are belonging to reserved categories can seek relaxation up to 5% marks in qualifying marks.

Admission procedure to this course slightly differs from college to college. Most of the colleges conduct their own entrance examination for admission process. For instance admission in Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohil Khand University is based on M.Sc. Entrance examination conducted by M.J.P.R.U.