Botany

Hi Nivedita, yes for admission in Banaras Hindu University to M.Sc. in Botany a candidate must also have offered chemistry as one of the subjects at the graduate level.

There are many career opportunities after M.Sc in botany. Candidate after completing his/her Masters can look forward to working with some industry giants or being a part of good research teams.

If you are looking to do further study, you can consider the following courses in India:
1. M.Sc Medical technology
2. M.Sc Cardiac perfusion technology
3. M.Sc Biomedical technology/ M.Sc Biomedical Engineering
4. M.Sc Biotechnology
5. M.Sc Medical Biotechnology
6. M.Sc Medical Physiology
7. M.Sc Biochemistry
8. M.Sc Bioorganic chemistry
9. M.Sc Molecular biology
10. M.Sc Health care sciences

The knowledge of plant sciences is essential for development and management of forests, parks, waste lands, sea wealth, etc.
Few of the industries which one can work with are:
Chemical Industry
Food Companies
Arboretum
Forest Services
Biotechnology Firms
Oil Industry
Land Management Agencies
Seed and Nursery Companies
Plant Health Inspection Services
National Parks
Biological Supply Houses
Plant Resources Laboratory
Educational Institutions

Master of Science in Botany:
These 2-year graduate degree programs generally require a thesis or research report, regardless of whether a student plans to advance to a Ph.D. degree program. Common courses include:
Plant systematics
Plant anatomy
Evolution
Doctor of Philosophy in Botany
A doctorate degree primarily prepares graduates for research careers in botany. Common courses in these degree programs include:
Research
Dissertation
Conservation biology

Eligibility Of the Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Botany):
The minimum eligibility criteria required to take admission in B.Sc botany is mentioned below.
Candidates must have studied physics, chemistry and biology in class XII
Minimum aggregate score of 50% is required in 10+2 examinations
How to Get Admission to Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Botany):
Admission to B.Sc Botany is merit-based. Candidates are required to meet the cut-off list issued by the university or college. If the student falls in the cut-off criterion as issued by the college, he/she shall be granted admission based on the merit list.