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  4. BA and BS Botany

BA and BS Botany

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Maine

Program Overview

Botany is the study of all aspects of the biology of plants. Plants are of critical importance to the world and in human society. Tremendous advances in biotechnology, environmental studies, and related areas make botany an important and fascinating field of study. Botanists work to understand plants as major primary producers, as foundations of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, and as essential resources. Examples of botany-related careers include horticulture and agriculture, plant breeding, biotechnology, scientific research and development, teaching at the high school and college levels, and environmental monitoring and regulation at state and federal levels. Botany majors study how plants function at the cellular, tissue, organ, and organismal levels. A diverse set of courses allows students to study the evolution and biodiversity of plants, plant ecology, taxonomy, and physiology.

Program Key Stats

$33482 (Annual cost)



90 %

Eligibility Criteria

2.8
32
70

1100
6.5
79

Additional Information & Requirements

Official high school transcript, SAT or ACT scores, Official college transcripts for all attempted college coursework, An essay, A school recommendation, TOEFL- minimum score of 79 (iBT) or 550 (iTP). IELTS minimum score of 6.5. PTE-minimum score of 53. CEFR completed level C1.

Career Options

  • Careers as naturalists
  • environmental planners
  • policy makers
  • conservation biologists
  • teachers
  • researchers
  • and museum or organizational directors

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