Bachelor of Science in Botany is a 3 year under graduate program which can be pursued by aspirants who have completed their plus two level studies with good marks. This course deals with the study of general aspects concerning plant life. Aspirants who successfully complete this course will have a promising career ahead.

Advantages or benefits of Bachelor of Science in Botany

Bachelor of Science in Botany graduates has numerous higher study options available. These graduates can do numerous certifications as well. They have numerous career opportunities in several areas. They can work in several job profiles. Good remuneration is also offered for these graduates.

Eligibility required for Bachelor of Science in Botany

• Aspirants who have completed plus two level studies from any recognized University can apply for this course.
• Biology should be studied as a compulsory subject in plus two levels.
• 17 years is the minimum age qualification required for applying for Bachelor of Science in Botany degree.

Admission Procedure of Bachelor of Science in Botany

The actual admission procedures will vary according to institutions. Most of the institutes consider the marks obtained in plus two levels as a basic criterion for admission process. Some institutes will also consider the marks obtained in Biology as well. There will be provision for obtaining the application forms via the concerned University’s official website. The admission procedures will be available in the official website as well as in the exam brochure.

Higher studies after Bachelor of Science in Botany

• Master of Science Bio-chemistry
• Master of Science Biomedical Science
• Master of Science Biology
• Master of Science Environmental science
• Master of Science Genetics
• Master of Science in Biology
• Master of Science Molecular Biology
• Master of Science Toxicology
• Master of Science Virology
• Master of Business Administration
• Doctor of Philosophy

Colleges offering Bachelor of Science in Botany

• Sree Vyasa N.S.S. College
• Abhayapuri College
• N. College
• Samanta Chandra Sekhar Autonomous College
• Sarah Tucker College
• Saraswati Mahila Mahavidyalaya
• Saviour College
• Scottish Church College
• Seetha Lakshmi Ramaswamy College (Autonomous)
• Shiri Kumaran College of Arts & Science
• Shivaji College
• A.A. Govt. Arts College for Men
• A.P.A. College of Arts and Culture
• A.R.C. Viswanathan College
• Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Mahavidyalaya
• Dr. V.S.K. Govt. Degree College
• Durgapur Government College
• Dyal Singh College
• Emmanuel Degree College
• Erode Arts College for Women
• Fakir Mohan College
• Farook Arts & Science College
• Fatima Mata National College
• Fergusson College
• Kabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja College
• Kakarapati Bhavanarayana College
• Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences
• Kalna College
• Kamaraj College
• Kanpur Vidya Mandir Mahila Degree (P.G.) College
• Katni Arts-Commerce College
• Khemundi College
• A.V.C College of Engineering
• A.V.V.M. Sri Pushpam College (Autonomous)
• Abhinav Seva Sansthan Mahavidyalaya
• Acharya Narendra Dev College
• Aditi Mahavidyalaya
• Alagappa Government Arts College
• Anugrah Narayan College
• Arignar Anna Government Arts College

Course Curriculum of Bachelor of Science in Botany

Semester 1

• Methodology and Perspectives of Science
• Practical –I
• Angiosperm
• Anatomy
• Micro Technique
• Complementary Course
• Practical - I

Semester 2

• Micro technique and Horticulture
• Practical –II
• Plant Physiology
• Ecology

Semester 3

• General and Bioinfomatics
• Practical –III
• Cryptogams
• Gymnosperms
• Plant Pathology
• Genetics

Semester 4

• Microbiology
• Mycology
• Psychology
• Lichenology
• Plant Pathology
• Practical –IV
• Morphology
• Systematic Botany
• Economics
• Botany
• Pharmacognosy
• Plant Breeding
• Horticulture

Semester 5

• Open Course I - Choice I
• Horticulture and Nursery Management
• Bio fertilizer Technology and Organic Farming
• Open Course Practical
• Plant Tissue Culture
• Open Course Practical
• Project Work / Field Visit / Study Tour

Semester 6

• Environmental Science
• Phytogeography and Evolution
• Practical Viii
• Plant Physiology
• Metabolism &
• Biochemistry
• Practical IX
• Cell Biology Genetics
• Plant breeding

Text books of Bachelor of Science in Botany

• Fundamentals of Biostatistics by Rastogi
• The Structure of Scientific Revolution by Thomas S. Kuhn
• Plant Micro Technique by Johansen
• Manual of Microbiology – Tools and Techniques by Kanika
• Botanical Micro Technique; Principles and Practice by Khasim,S.K
• Essentials of Botanical Micro Technique by Toji
• A Class Book of Bryophyta by Chopra
• A Text Book of Botany by Pandey
• A Text Book of Fungi by Dube
• A Text Book of Practical Botany by Ashok Bendre & Ashok Kumar
• Agronomy by Yellamananda Reddy
• Algae and Bryophytes by Kumareasan
• An introduction of Fungi by Srivastava
• An Introduction to Embryophyta by Parihar
• Bacteria and Mycoplasma by Purohit
• Biological Science by N.P.O Green, G.W. Stout and D.J. Taylor
• Botany by Charles Kovacs
• Research Methodology for Biological Sciences by N. Gurumani
• Botany for Degree Students by Pandey
• Botany for Degree students by Vashishta
• Bryophytes-Morphology, Growth and Differentiation by Prem Puri
• Cryptogamic Botany by Smith
• Diseases of Fruit Crops V.N. Pathak
• Ecology and Evolution by A P Diwan
• Principles and techniques of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology byKeith Wilson and John Walker
• Ecology by Donna
• Prokaryotic Genomes by Niyaz Ahmed
• Ecology by N S Subrahmanyam
• Fruit Culture in India - Sham Singh, S. Krishnamurthy & Kakiyar S.L
• Genomics by Annadurai B
• Genetics and Genetic Engineering by Yount
• Fruit growing in India - W.B. Hayes
• Introductory Mycology by Alexopoulos
• Genome by J Perry Gustafson, Randy Shoemaker, John W Snape
• Introduction to Lichens by Misra
• Introductory Botany by Gupta
• Techniques of Autoradiography by Rogers
• Introductory Phycology by Kumar
• Microbial Life by Sistrom
• Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering by P K Gupta
• Microbiology by Eugene W Nester
• Introductory Phycology by Trainor
• Molecular Approaches to Ecology and Evolution by Rob Desalle, Bernd Schierwater
• The Truth of Science by R.G. Newton
• Molecular Biology by David P Clark
• Molecular Ecology and Evolution by B Schierwater, R Desalle, G P Wagner
• Molecular Biology by Freifelder, David
• Phycology by Lee
• Plant Anatomy by Pandey
• Plant Physiology by Salisbury and Ross
• A Manual of Botany by Bahadur, R Acharik
• Text Book of Fungi by Sharma
• S. Chand’s Simplified Course in Botany by Pandey
• Plant Breeding by B.D Singh
• Text Book of Algae by Sharma O.P
• Conceptual Integrated Science by P.G. Hewitt
• Textbook of Botany by Pardey
• Viticulture in India by K.G. Shanmughavelu

Jobs and Career after Bachelor of Science in Botany

Job Types

• Geneticist
• Horticulturist
• Biologist
• Plant Biochemist
• Weed Scientist
• Adviser
• Botanist
• Plant Explorer
• Forest Ranger
• Consultant
• Florist
• Forester
• Botany Content Developer
• Biological Technologist
• Conservationist
• Ecologist
• Mycologist

Employment Areas

• Medical laboratories
• Testing Laboratories
• Agriculture sector
• Educational Institutions
• Seed and Nursery organizations
• Biotechnology Firms
• Banks
• Life Insurance Companies
• Food sector
• Pharmaceutical sector
• Agricultural Research Organizations
• Botanical Survey
• Hospitals
• Wine industry
• Medical research
• Wildlife and Fishery Departments

Remuneration after Bachelor of Science in Botany

Bachelor of Science in Botany graduates will get remuneration of around Rs.15000/- per month in Private sector firms. Public sector organization offer Bachelor of Science in Botany salary of around Rs.22000/- per month. Reputed organizations abroad will offer them remuneration of around Rs.50000/- per month in the beginning. Persons with good knowledge and experience  will command even higher salary packages.