I want a career in botany.?
I am in high school so I don't HAVE to have what i'm going to major in decided right this second. But I always have wanted to be a scientist or something in the science feild. But I am totally against animal testing (for pointless discoveries) and I cannot deal with blood. So in 5th grade I found out about what a botnist is. So for the past few years that's what i've wanted to be. I haven't done any research on jobs and where they are and what exactly they do. And I figured, hey let's ask it here. So if you know info like where most jobs are and what kind of work they exactly do tell me! Also tell me if you have any ideas on great colleges for botnists. Around Arizona, Nevada or by Georgia. The schools I currently like the most are Georgie Tech, Arizona State and/or UNLV. I live in a cold climate now and right when I leave high school i'm going to stay where it's warm. I'm thinking Arizona is not the place where botnists are going to be since there is no vegitation. Thanks!
What can I do after a BS in botany?
It all depends on what your career goals are. If you are looking to teach (let’s say k-12) a masters (particularly in education) would help, if at the college level-masters for community college (at minimum) or a doctorate at the college/university level. Regardless of level, this route is not for everyone and has it’s own challenges that require more space & time to discuss.If you are looking to join the workforce, it depends on which discipline you are interested in. In my experience (which can vary state to state etc), if you are looking to join a corporation like LabCorp, Carolina Biological and such, they like a few things 1) a certificate/license 2) practical experience 3) sometimes, an advanced degree. Depending on the position, (and how long it’s been open) there’s a variety of certificates/licenses that would meet those requirements (phlebotomy, lab assistant and so forth). Practical experience can be an internship or research project (which if you contact a company and say you’re willing to work for free for experience, most will work with you to get in & can lead to full time work!), it can be a part time job or if you are really lucky, a full time job that can eventually grow or move up into the position you want. Keep in mind, that last one may not be direct, may require that certificate or may not exist at that time that you are applying. In that case, you’ll want to keep an eye open for positions as they appear.If you are looking to get into research-that would benefit from a Doctorate and finding a mentor in the area of interest. That’s where doing your “research” into various colleges & universities comes into play. Find faculty that are researching a similar topic or ones that you can connect with-not all have time or the ability to be mentors.If you are not sure at all, I recommend looking up jobs that interest you & seeing what they require. Some you may already be qualified for but on the whole, there’s usually a few areas that you can work on. Professional sites such as LinkedIn can allow you to connect with people that are in the job you want-you can get their feedback, an idea on how to get onto the path for the job you want, and what skills are really needed for those jobs. Most people have 10–15+ job changes over the course of their career and 3–5 career changes and yes there is a difference between the two! At the end of the day, it’s all about the “fit” for you.
What should I do after a BSc in botany?
After BSc in Botany you have so many options but it depends on what do you really want to do.Option 1: You like botany, want to pursue it further. Take MSc in BotanyThere are many institutes/universities who advertise positions for research work and they look for candidates with MSc botany.Apart from this, if you feel teaching is your hobby then you can teach school students as biology teacher. PGT teachers (biology) need to have a Master degree in anyone of the following - Botany/ Zoology/ Biological science/Agriculture/ Fisheries/ Biotechnology etc.Option 2: You switch from botany to other specific biological field such as MSc Biotechnology, MSc Genetics & Cell biology, MSc Environmental Science, MSc Forestry. All these have quite good demand in research organisations.# Environmental science is highly sought program. It sometimes allows you to extend the scope of your work and enter into the domain of engineering and technology. You can also take up UGC Net exam in this subject and can get fellowship for pursuing PhD.#Studying forestry can help you in Indian Forest Examination if you feel taking up this exam at any point of time. There are 2 optional subjects need to be taken and there you have 2 subjects readymade with you- Botany & Forestry.Option 3: You can go for the integrated MSc+PhD program. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai every year conducts the exam for entry into this program. IISc, Bangalore also offers integrated MSC+PhD. You can go through the links below:TIFR GS AdmissionsIndian Institute of Science BangaloreOption 4: You want to quit botany altogether and switch to a new branch. It can be done but life ahead depends on what kind of opportunity you get and how well you can encash it. A few people choose MBA, a few pursue MS in some other subject etc.Option 5: It may not apply to you but not all are lucky to pursue their studies further. A few have circumstances that require them to earn and settle early. But even for them this graduation degree set the field for entering the competition. (Through competitive exams they can qualify for respected jobs such as Bank P.O, Special officers in Banks, SSC, the prestigious Indian Civil Services, State Civil Services, CAPF (UPSC), CDS (UPSC) etc.)I wish this helps you to figure out your choice. Good Luck!
What is the scope of botany?
To be very honest there is not much scope in botany in India. I don’t know about the other countries so i’m gonna stick to India.from study perspective : the field is good and vast too. if you are serious about taking botany as your major i would suggest you to study till masters at least. After that you can apply for NET if you want to be a lecturer or you can go for research.Most people also opt for be.d. which can be done after bsc or msc, in whichever way you like, be.d. opens the gate for teaching in pvt schools. If you don’t want to go to any of these you can do PhD after completing your msc.Job perspective: You will not see many jobs in botany but yes you will get a chance to do internship in your msc days. the reason why jobs less in this area because today the world is full of engineering jobs and mba jobs and as this is not a technical degree its just a graduate degree. But yeah you can do internship after completing your bsc with Indian council of agricultural research. they offer 1 year paid internship ( you require a little knowledge of computers too).And one more thing there is no rule that after bsc in botany you have to do msc in botany. You can change your major in msc. you can opt for msc in biotechnology (good scope), msc in bioinformatics, msc in human genetics and many more.
How do botany affects how you live?
Botany provides us with many everyday things from the vegetables we eat to some medications that we take. We rely on plants for materials such as wood, which is one item used to create the building you are sitting in. All animals rely on plants for minerals and energy, plants are our mineral miners, without them animals would have no way to acquire minerals. All animals are dependent on plants ability to convert solar energy into chemical energy, without plants you would not be able to live. Plants and other photosynthetic organisms are extremely important to our climate, clean water and clean air. Plants are a great industrial resource because they can be sustainable if managed well. Plants provide homes and materials to all types of organisms, they are the base of ecosystems. Plants are also important to our emotional well being, plants have aesthetic value to us, whether you are exploring a national park or walking through the woods, plants give us a sense of happiness. Plants can provide us with everything we need to live, the better we understand botany, the better our lives will be.
Is Zoology better or Botany ?
Zoology is more hands on. I took both courses, and I thought Zoology was more fun because we got to dissect animals and get our hands dirty. In Botany, we looked at plants under the microscope. I thought Zoology was more fun because the way animals interact was more interesting to me than the way that plants interact with the environment.
How do I get admission in BHU botany?
Banaras Hindu University takes entrance exams for admissions to all its academic programs.It is one of the premier institutions in the country and the only way to get into it is to clear the entrance exams. For if you want to study Botany, you will have to apply for BSc./MSc. entrance test, the application forms for which will be available next year in between the months of February and May. You can keep checking it at Banaras Hindu University : Entrance ExamMake your effort , good luck.
How do I become a botanist?
what education is needed? At least a BS in biology, heavy in botany classes. A masters degree would allow you to be a environmental consultant or perhaps a position as a botanist for a state agency. You need a PhD for a university research or academic position. is there a widespread for the workforce in botany? this is a pretty small field and jobs are competitive. whats the salary like? you don't get into this field for the $$$$. I love being a botanist, but it's not for everyone.