The Bachelor of Botany is a four-year academic degree program designed to study the biological elements of plants. The degree’s principal purpose is to teach students about current plant knowledge so that they can solve plant-related problems in a variety of disciplines such as agriculture, ecology, the environment, horticulture, and so on. Botany studies plant functions to understand how they interact with one another, influence the environment, and explore from the cellular to the organism level. Furthermore, plants are investigated for their evolution and function in Earth’s biodiversity. Botany’s importance can be determined by the common reality that agriculture and forestry are scientific fields built on botany’s foundations.

Core Courses

  • Plant Physiology
  • Plant Autecology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Plant Pathology
  • Plant Biochemistry
  • Economic Botany
  • Advances in Anatomy
  • Mycology
  • Physiology and Ecology
  • Genetics and Plant Evolution

Eligibility Criteria

  • Intermediate ( FSc pre-medical /equivalent).
  • 50% marks in previous degree.
  • Passing marks in Entry test.

Scope

Pakistan is an agricultural country, and the agriculture sector is vital to the economy. The agriculture industry contributes 18.9% of the total GDP and employs more than 43% of the country’s workforce; thus, the scope of BS Botany in Pakistan is evergreen. Botanists can find work in a variety of fields in Pakistan, including agriculture, ecology, forestry, farming, and many more. Furthermore, Pakistan is confronting environmental issues that can be considerably alleviated by planting more and more trees. Botanists are employed to plan the plantation’s strategy and solve related challenges. Finally, they create a practical solution by applying their botany knowledge and skills. The following sectors provide chances for botanists in Pakistan to advance their careers:

  • Agricultural Department of Pakistan 
  • Research centers 
  • Agricultural companies 
  • Conservation agencies
  • Horticultural department
  • Forest Department
  •  Environmental Consultancy
  • Teaching Profession
  • Nursery Managers 
  • Molecular Biologist
  • Career counseling for Botany

Best Universities for BS Botany

  1. University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 
  2. University of Education, Lahore
  3. Government College University, Lahore 
  4. University of Malakand. Chakdara 
  5. The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur 
  6. Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan 
  7. Government College University Faisalabad 
  8. University of Gujrat, Gujrat
  9. University of Chitral 
  10. Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad