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University of Johannesburg
MSc in Botany
- Johannesburg, South Africa
MSc
Full time
2 semesters
On-Campus
English
The primary purpose of the MSc in Botany minor-dissertation with coursework is to provide students with specialized advanced education and training while meeting the requirements of a specific research component so that students can master the required experimental and technological skills and necessary fieldwork competencies such as innovation, decision-making, strategic thinking, and organizational skills.
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University of Otago
Master of Science (MSc) in Botany
- Dunedin, New Zealand
MSc
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Master of Science (MSc) is a two-year degree which encompasses both coursework and research. The first year involves mainly coursework and preliminary research preparation. Students will have the opportunity to contribute to existing fields of research, or to begin to develop new areas.
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Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV)
Máster Universitario Erasmus Mundus en Mejora Genética Vegetal
- Valencia, Spain
Master
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
Spanish
The Máster Universitario Erasmus Mundus en Mejora Genética Vegetal (emPLANT) is offered by a consortium of leading European universities in the field of plant breeding, plant biology and seed technology.
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Master of Plant Health in Sustainable Cropping Systems
- Rennes, France
- Angers, France
Master
Full time
On-Campus
French, English
The European Master degree in Plant Health in Sustainable Cropping Systems (PlantHealth) is a fully integrated and globally competitive Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree, designed by leading European universities in the field of Crop Protection, that provides top-level and up-to-date education, qualifying graduates to cope with the challenges in contemporary and future plant health management related to global food safety issues.
University of Hawai'i at Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources
MS in Tropical Plant Pathology
- Honolulu, USA
MSc
On-Campus
English
The MS degree program is offered under either Plan A (thesis) or Plan B (non-thesis). A total of 30 credit hours are required for each degree option. An advisory committee composed of at least three members of the graduate faculty guides the student. For a general description of these options, see the requirements for each option below.
University of California Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
MS in Plant Pathology
- Davis, USA
MSc
On-Campus
English
In this program, students gain advanced knowledge of plant pathology, including physiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology of plant pathogens or host-pathogen interactions; the biology and ecology of plant pathogens; epidemiology and modeling of plant diseases; and the diagnosis and control of plant diseases, including chemical, biological and integrated methods of control.
University of Arkansas Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences
MS in Plant Pathology
- Fayetteville, USA
MSc
On-Campus
English
The Department offers the only Plant Pathology graduate program in the state. It is accredited through the Graduate School of the University of Arkansas by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.
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Master Programs in Life Sciences Botany
Earning a master’s degree is a graduate-level educational achievement that typically takes at least two years of attending school full-time. Students who earn a master’s degree may be able to take advantage of the personal and professional opportunities that furthering their education can provide.
What is a Master in Botany? This academic program provides students with the skills and knowledge they need for careers in the field of biological science with an emphasis on plant life. Students learn about the biochemical processes involved in all plant life, as well as the inherent structures, evolutionary development, and properties of different forms of plants, from a microscopic fungus to a giant redwood tree.
A Master in Botany program can be beneficial for students as they learn how to conduct their own research, how to give professional presentations, and how to effectively analyze plant samples. These skills can help prepare students for the rigors of their future workplace.
Each school that offers a master’s program in botany will differ in their requirements, and thus the cost can differ as well. Students are advised to fully research their prospective school and master’s program before beginning their degree.
Graduating with a Master in Botany helps prepare students for careers in science, education, research, conservation, development, government, or pharmacology. Students may choose to work as botanists studying plants in remote forests, as researchers studying the impact of climate change on woodlands, or in biotechnology helping to develop new medicines and treatments using plants and herbs. Students who are especially passionate about botany may choose to earn a PhD after a master’s degree so that they can concentrate their studies in a specific area.
Schools may offer online or distance education classes for botany students so that they can earn their master’s degree regardless of their geographic location. To find a graduate program that works 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.