Master of Science - Botany
The School of Botany offers an exciting and stimulating research environment in which to study plants
and plant processes. Programs cover the broad spectrum of basic, strategic and applied research. Active
collaborations are with Universities and Research Institutes within Australia and overseas, the Royal
Botanic Gardens Melbourne, State and Federal government agencies, and industry.
As a leading research department, our focus is on three major areas: Sustainability of the environment,
Bioresources - Plant Biodiversity and Plant Cell Biology & Biotechnology
Course structure
The Master of Science - Botany is a flexible course. Coursework subjects can be selected from across a range of Master of
Science programs by students; in consultation with their research supervisor.
Delivery mode and duration
This is a 2 year full-time course, and is available part-time. All program subjects are delivered on-campus (Parkville).
Entry requirements
A bachelor degree with a major in an appropriate discipline with at least an H3 (65%) in the major, or equivalent.
How to apply
How to apply for Science graduate course programs.
Career prospects
MSc (Botany) graduates may seek positions in a broad range of science-related careers and industries in
Australia and overseas:
- Taxonomy
- Government
- Research & development
- Plant pathology
- Conservation
- Economic botany
- Ecology
- Forestry
- Raw materials
- Management of botanical resources
- Science outreach & communication
MSc (Botany) graduates may also transition into a PhD in the School.
Contact details
The Melbourne Graduate School of Science
The University of Melbourne
Tel: +61 3 8344 6404
Fax: +61 3 8344 5804
CRICOS Code 062189B