Masters in Botany at Don Bosco University offers unique opportunities for research and specializations in the cutting-edge Botanical technologies. The University’s campus is rich with flora and fauna which makes it a perfect place to immerse in Botanical studies - to explore various plants right from single celled algae to the giant banyan trees, toxic mushrooms to medicinal plants and further develop scientific curiosity and knowledge.
Intensive laboratory exercises and exposure to field study and hands on experience in tissue culture, biofertilizer technology, plant pathology and protection will prepare a Master Degree student in Botany at Don Bosco University to work in various government departments and private companies including environment and wildlife conservation, agriculture, horticulture, ecotourism, forestry, food technology, biotechnological firms and pharmaceutical companies.
Number of Seats
Eligibility Criteria
- Graduation in any area of Life Sciences with 50% of the aggregate and Chemistry as a subject. Those who have a background in Botany at Bachelor’s Degree will have an advantage.
- Provisional Admission: Applicants who have not yet obtained their Bachelor’s Degree also may apply for admission. Such candidates would be offered provisional admission until they furnish evidence of fulfilling the eligibility criterion stated in (1) above within 3 months of the commencement of the programme.
Location
Tapesia Campus
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COURSE STRUCTURE
Semester I |
Phycology |
Mycology |
Bryophytes, Pteridophytes and Gymnosperms |
Angiosperms |
Lab |
Lab |
Semester II |
Plant Ecology |
Microbiology |
Cytogenetics and Plant Breeding |
Plant Physiology |
Lab |
Lab |
Semester III |
Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology |
Cell and Molecular Biology |
Environmental Management, Research Methodology and Biostatistics |
Biochemical, Molecular Techniques, and Bioinformatics |
Lab |
Lab |
Dissertation Phase I |
Semester IV |
Microbial Genetics and Applied Microbiology |
Plant Cell and Tissue Culture |
Plant Pathology and Plant Protection |
Biofertilizer Technology |
Herbal Medicine |
Biodiversity and its Conservation |
Lab |
Field Study |
Dissertation Phase II |