Master of Science (M.Sc) Botany Jobs, Salary Trends 2021-22

It is a career-oriented course unlocking an abundance of opportunities for botany graduates.

Botany as a field has seen a radical growth in recent years. Owing to the rapid expansion of this sector, a number of fields open up for botany graduates to excel in such as food companies, forest services, biotechnology, educational institutions, biological supply houses, national parks, plant resources laboratory, arboretum, chemical industry, food companies, plant health inspection services, seed and nurseries companies and land management agencies.

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The opportunities for botany graduates are spread over both public and private sectors. In public sector, the opportunities arise in areas like public health service, national park services, department of agriculture, forest service, departments of conservation and land management. In private sector, the opportunities lie in oil industry, food companies, seed companies, fruit growers and biotechnology firms.

Job Profiles

Some of the job profiles for botany graduates at top recruiters are:

Sector/Industry

Job Profile

Description

Research

Plant Taxonomist

Identify, describe, classify and name plant species. Plant taxonomists identify new plant species previously unknown to the field. Produce new source of plant genes and engaged in field work, which involves arduous physical activity.

Plant Morphologist

Determine the cellular arrangement of plant and study how different plants transport and conduct food and water

Plant Physiologist

Study the internal functions and processes of plants and develop an understanding of the biological, chemical and physical processes that are basic to plant life.

Environment

Plant Ecologist

In this profile, the requirement is to understand the relationship between plant and the world in which they live and to examine the environmental factors such as rainfall, population, pollutants, temperature and altitude that regulate plant growth

Pharmaceutical

Plant Cytologist

Concerned with the physical arrangement of DNA in a particular species of plants.

Ethno botanist

Study relationships between plants and human cultures in a search for better medicines and more efficient food production

M.Sc. Botany: Salary Trends

Salary trend of M.Sc. Botany graduates depends on the industry and job profile. In research field the remuneration is very high for botany graduates. Apart from this they can also work in food or seed production companies which also offer handsome pay packages.

This data depends on job profile one gets after placement. Following graph shows salary distribution for different job profiles-

salary graph for M. Sc Botany

Master of Science [M.Sc] (Botany) : 3 answered questions

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Ques. Which is better, metallurgy at NIT Warangal or an MSc in Biology at BITS Goa?

● Top Answer By Radhika Rana on 24 Aug 21

Ans. One of my cousins recently encountered a similar situation where she had to choose between an M.Sc in Chemistry at BITS Hyderabad, and Biotechnology at NIT Warangal.  Having a conversation with the seniors, she found out that placements at NIT Warangal for Biotechnology, Metallurgy, Civil, and Chemical, are not as good as they should be. The recruiters are a handful, like Dr. Reddy’s, who recruit a few students out of many. Most of the students begin preparing for CAT or GRE during their 3rd and 4th year of the course. The ECE placements are quite reasonable. This means, the median package for circuit branches in BPHC can range anywhere from around 10 LPA to 11 LPA, while the average package can still be higher.  However, Metallurgy will not supposedly bring as many prospects as other branches can. It can pose a real problem in your case. You can choose to pursue an MBA or opt to study abroad for an MS.  But, M.Sc in Biology at BITS Goa can possibly be a good choice because you will still secure a position in EEE, ECE, or ENI. It can fetch you a position in the IT sector. The placements between BITS Pilani and BITS Goa are almost in the same range, with little to no difference at all. Only recently, there are candidates who went abroad to MIT or Caltech after their M.Sc, to pursue their thesis. It can make an easy dodge for you to secure seats in MS or Ph.D. programs. Thus, going for BITS Goa can be a superior choice to the NIT Warangal. Read more
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Ques. Should I join IISC or JNCASR for integrated MSC-PHD in biology?

● Top Answer By Seenu Arora on 05 Nov 22

Ans. Both are excellent institutions, but the experience will differ between the two. Whereas IISc is much larger and has a more vibrant student community, the smaller batches in JNCASR allow for more attention and a better chance of getting into at least one of their preferred labs. IISC is smack dab in the middle of a commercial area (well, actually, the commercial areas grew around IISc, but let's not get into that). JNCASR is less centrally located and more of a sleepy campus. It's a completely different story after the second year when the pressure is intense and lab work can be extremely demanding.  There are no holidays for students (not even Sundays or national holidays like the 15th of August or the 26th of January, but there is a flag hoisting event so you get off work for at least an hour) and most P.I.s do not allow paid leave of more than two weeks per year. This is not to say that there isn't any fun on campus. Most of the rules governing on-campus life are lax, and the guards and staff are laid-back and don't make a fuss when asked to overlook a few things.Read more
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Ques. Is Mount Carmel College good for life science?

● Top Answer By Tripti Bansal on 17 Aug 22

Ans. Mount Carmel College is good for Life Science courses. It is an autonomous college and follows an updated curriculum. The institute has a good Life Science faculty base. The faculty members are supportive and friendly.  Mount Carmel puts a lot of emphasis on practical-based learning. Life Science conducts various excursions, seminars, and workshops, around the academic year.Read more
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