Botany Major Careers
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Plant Biology
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Applied Plant Science
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Organismic Specialties
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Education
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Communication
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Law
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Business
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Computer Programming |
Scientific and educational software companies |
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General Information and Strategies
- Bachelor’s degree qualifies one for work as a laboratory technician or technical assistant in education, industry, government, museums, parks, and gardens.
- Master’s degree opens some opportunities in research and administration.
- Ph.D. is required for advanced research and administrative positions or college teaching. Most plant scientists work in higher education.
- Build good relationships with science professors and secure strong recommendations. Maintain a high g.p.a. for graduate school admission.
- Obtain part-time, summer, co-op, volunteer, or internship experience with government agencies, college/university labs, agricultural experiment stations, freshwater and marine biological stations, or private companies.
- Complete an undergraduate research project to decide on a specific area of interest in botany.
- Enjoy outdoor activities if planning to conduct research in an outdoor environment.
- Join organizations concerned with the world food supply and other related areas. Read scientific journals related to botany.
- Develop an excellent background in mathematics and strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Select a broad range of courses in English, social sciences, arts, and humanities.
- Become proficient with computers.
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