Hello manwasi,

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 Botany



There 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:







Option 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!

Best of luck for your future

Hey Manaswi

BIOTECHNOLOGY

This is a field moreover concentrated in research oriented and diverse field of medical sciences and some of the popular professional avenues and here are some job opportunities and packages:

• Lecturer: 2 to 5 Lacs
• Research associate:3 to 4.5 Lacs
• Research scientist: 4 to 6 Lacs
• Biotechproduct analyst:3.5 to 6 Lacs
• Marketing manager:5 to 7 Lacs

CHEMISTRY

The degree provides job in both sectors private and public sector. The following are the job opportunities:

• Pharmaceutical sales executive
• Taxicologist
• Technical writer
• Lab assistant
• Pharma assistant
• Chemist
• Clinical research associate

BOTANY

This course is in high demand in current situation.

The manor job profiles are the following:

• Ecologist
• Researcher
• Plant biochemist
• Environmental consultant
• Park ranger
• Nursery or green house manager
• Botanist

All the best!!