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MA Programs in Botany

Usually taking about two years to complete, a master’s degree program offers students the chance to focus their studies on a chosen area. These programs often require a bachelor’s degree before enrollment.

What is an MA in Botany? Botany is the study of plants, so a program in botany focuses mainly on teaching students all about plants and plant biology. Courses may cover areas that include plant genomics, weed ecology, bioinformatics and molecular biology. Other topics covered may include floristics, phylogenetics, plant geography, conversation and reproduction. Typically, scholars have an option to focus their studies on a specific area of botany, like reproduction. Most programs also require an in-depth study project or thesis that allows a student to showcase what he or she has learned in a program.

A benefit of completing a master’s program is that program participants are able to widen their knowledge base of plant biology to put to use in a variety of careers. In addition, students are given the tools needed to understand cellular and molecular plant processes.

The cost of a program is best obtained directly from a school. Prices for tuition, fees and other costs can vary from program to program.

After completing a program in botany, graduates may find work in a variety of settings. These include pharmaceutical companies, government agencies, laboratories, biological supply houses, research institutes and companies in the biotechnology industry. Job titles are equally as various with graduates possibly qualifying for work as horticulturists, research ecologists, biochemists, researchers, botanists, consumer advocates and park naturalists. In addition, students may further their studies in a Ph.D. program or work in education.

If you have a passion for plants, then an MA in Botany could be the perfect degree choice for you. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.