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      Master Programs in 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.