MS Botany Guide Highlights
MS Botany
MS Botany is a 2-year postgraduate research-based degree. It provides extended knowledge in the field of Botany with correspondence to research and developmental work. To study the plant life in Pakistan botanists are now required in demand. To understand the utilization of plants and their mechanisms to promote a healthy and eco-friendly environment. It will enable graduates to tackle the rising issues faced in the current advances. The two-year discipline is divided into coursework and research-based thesis projects. There are numerous universities that offer an MS degree in Botany.
Specialization
- Plant Taxonomy
- Plant Physiology
- Plant Fungal Interaction
- Fungal Biotechnology
- Molecular Taxonomy
Duration/ Credit Hours
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2 years (4 semesters) / 30 Credit Hours
Affiliations & Accreditation
Some HEC recognized universities offering MS Botany are:
- Lahore College for Women University
- University of Punjab
- University of Kotli Azad Jammu and Kashmir
Scope And Career
The scope for a graduate after an MS degree is to extend their services in research departments, work as a lecturer at numerous known universities, work in forestry department, horticulture, ecologists, etc.
Syllabus & Courses
Some of the core and elective courses of MS Botany are:
- Recombinant DNA Technology
- Techniques in Molecular Biology
- Methods in Plant Cell, Tissue, and Organ Culture
- Biotechnology for Sustainable Development
- Plant Breeding and Horticulture
- Seed Production Technology
- Plant Breeding
- Plant Cellular Signaling
- Advanced Methods in Molecular Biology
- Advanced Plant Physiology
- Plant Enzymology
- Invasive Plant Species
- Soil Microbiology
- Soil Plant Relationship
- Advances in Plant Taxonomy
- Forensic Botany
- Plant Neutraceutic
- Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
- Plant Growth & Development
- Research Methodology
- Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
- Taxonomy of Gymnosperms
- Plant-Microbe Interaction
Related Courses
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M.Sc. Botany
- M.Phil. Botany
Further Study
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Graduates can pursue a doctorate degree in Botany after completing a master's in Botany. There are a variety of options for Ph.D. at various international universities.
Study Abroad
- Ph.D. in Botany at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa
- Ph.D. in Botany at Charles University Faculty of Science, Prague, Czech Republic
- Doctor of Philosophy in Botany at The University of British Columbia
- Ph.D. Postgraduate research in Botany at the University of Wolverhampton
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: What is MS Botany?
A: MS Botany is a two-year postgraduate program that focuses on advanced plant science, including plant physiology, genetics, ecology, taxonomy, and biotechnology.
Q: What are the eligibility criteria for MS Botany in Pakistan?
A: Candidates must have completed a BS or MSc in Botany or a related biological science field with at least 2.5 CGPA or 60% marks, and must pass the university’s entry test or GAT (General).
Q: Which universities offer MS Botany programs in Pakistan?
A: Top universities include Punjab University, Quaid-e-Azam University, University of Karachi, Islamia University Bahawalpur, and Government College University Lahore.
Q: What is the duration of the MS Botany program?
A: The program usually spans 2 years, divided into 4 semesters, with coursework, laboratory research, and a thesis component.