Master of Science in Botany and Forestry, Master of Science in Applied Botany, Master of Science in Herbal Science, and other post-graduate courses are available at some universities.
Following a BSc in botany or biological science, students can pursue post-graduate diploma studies..
botany, branch of biology that deals with the study of plants, including their structure, properties, and biochemical processes.
Also included are plant classification and the study of plant diseases and of interactions with the environment..
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Undergraduate students must complete the requirements for a bachelor’s degree (not necessarily biology).
Postbaccalaureate students who wish to earn a Certificate in Botany must meet the standards for admission to SOU graduate programs. 2.
Achieve a minimum 3.0 GPA for courses in the certificate program. 3. 4.
The Certificate in Botany serves undergraduate, graduate, and postbaccalaureate students wishing to work in the plant sciences.
The program prepares students for careers as botanists with state and federal agencies, environmental consulting firms, and nongovernmental conservation organizations.
Explore our offerings below! The Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration provides participants with a well-balanced curriculum in both botanical art and illustration that includes ,scientific background, visual arts theory, and practical experience in different media.
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Associate Field Botanist certification demonstrates the botanist’s basic knowledge of the California flora and the ability to use dichotomous identification keys to determine a plant’s identity.
The Associate Field Botanist also has a basic understanding of botanical terminology and field survey methods.
