M.Sc. Botany

About the Program

The M.Sc. Botany work-integrated degree program at Andhra University is dedicated to advancing your knowledge and expertise in the fascinating field of botany. Through a combination of rigorous academic coursework and hands-on practical training, we provide you with a comprehensive understanding of plant science and its applications. Students will contribute to scientific research, conservation efforts, and the understanding of plant life through this program.

M.Sc. Botany is a work-integrated degree program that provides an opportunity for learners to take – Apprenticeship / Internship / Live project / On-the-job training.

Duration:

2 years

Objectives:

To understand the scope and significance of the discipline.
To develop an interest in Biological Research.
To develop a thrust to preserve the Natural Resources and Environment.
To make the students exposed to diverse life forms.
To appreciate and apply ethical principles to biological science research and studies.
To understand and identification of the flora within the field enhances the basics of plant application of botany in agriculture through the study of plant pathology.
To understand the ultra-structure and function of cell membranes and cell communication.
To learn molecular and physiological adaptations in plants in response to biotic and abiotic stress.
To understand the classification of plant taxonomy, plant ecology, plant anatomy, and plant physiology.

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Program Structure:

M.Sc. Botany 1^st Year

Codes	Subject Title
Paper 1	Biology and Diversity of Algae, Viruses, Bacteria and Fungi
Paper 2	Biology and Diversity of Bryophytes, Pteridophytes and Gymnosperms
Paper 3	Plant Development, Plant Reproduction, Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture
Paper 4	Taxonomy of Angiosperms, Plant Resource Utilization and Conservation
Paper 5	Cell Biology of Plants, Cytology, Genetics, Evolution and Plant Breeding

M.Sc. Botany 2^nd Year

Codes	Subject Title
Paper 6	Plant Ecology
Paper 7	Plant Physiology & Metabolism
Paper 8	Cytogenetics, Chromosome Mapping, Molecular Biology of Plants and Genetic Engineering of Plants and Microbes
Paper 9	Elective : Applied Phycology
Paper 10	Elective : Plant Pathology
Paper 11	Elective : Advanced Cytogenetics
Paper 12	Elective : Plant Bio-Systematics

Fee Structure:

M.Sc. Botany	1st Year Fee	2nd Year Fee
Tuition Fee	Rs. 17,000	Rs. 17,000
Apprenticeship Fee	Rs. 3,000	Rs. 3,000
Total Fee	Rs. 20,000	Rs. 20,000
Total Program Fee	Rs. 40,000