La Trobe University
Bachelor of Science (Botany)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationExplore the intersection between plants and society. You’ll learn about plant ecology, physiology, reproduction and biotechnology while building skills in project design, data collection and analysis. Botany is vital to dealing with environmental issues, the sustainable food supply and the management of our natural resources.
Delivery mode
La Trobe University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Plenty Road, Bundoora, Melbourne
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Science (Botany) will prepare you for the following roles.
Botanist
A Botanist studies plants of a particular species or a particular geographical area. You might carry out field work and perform tests on a range of...
Conservation Officer
Conservation Officers develop and implement programs to protect our environment and natural resources including agricultural land, forests, fishes,...
Horticulturalist
A Horticulturalist works in a range of different fields to cultivate green areas or help other people select plants. You might work with farmers to...
Plant Biologist
A Plant Biologist studies plant life and its interactions with the environment. You might work in research facilities, universities, or agricultura...
Plant Physiologist
A Plant Physiologist studies the functions and processes of plants, focusing on how they grow, develop, and adapt to their environment. You might w...
Crop Scientist
A Crop Scientist studies and improves crop production and quality. You might work in research institutions, agricultural companies, or government a...
About La Trobe University
La Trobe is a university known for making a positive difference in the lives of our students, partners and communities. We will become an even more valued and relevant university because of the way we respond to their needs in this time of great local and national crisis.
Our aim is to emerge as a more resilient, future-focused and necessarily more efficient institution that will thrive in a post-COVID world by being more sharply focused on the needs of our community, and by playing to our strengths in teaching and research.
