Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Botany 36 months Undergraduate Programme By University of Otago |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 151-200QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

42,900 NZDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Agriculture and ForestryMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Agriculture and Forestry

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Connecting plants and people for a sustainable future.


Because plants provide us with food, fibres and medicines, knowledge about plants is fundamental to our survival.


It’s also vital to the health of the planet, as plants influence the Earth’s climate, and most life forms on Earth depend directly on plants for oxygen, food, or habitat. Plants also include some of the strangest and most beautiful living things on Earth.


Modern Botany includes research into the biochemistry, ecology, genetics and physiology of plants, plant evolution, the role plants play in ecosystems and plant biotechnology. It covers topics from the breeding of crop plants using the most modern molecular techniques, through to modelling the effects of climate change on plants.


Botany is an exciting and challenging degree taught by a team of excellent plant scientists.


You will learn about important, topical issues such as biotechnology, genetic modification, ecosystem services, sustainability and the ecological impacts of environmental change.


Studying Botany at Otago will enable you to examine New Zealand's unique flora on land and in the sea. You will study its diversity and evolutionary history, as well as how this flora may be affected by changing climatic conditions, ocean acidification, and invasive organisms. Botany courses will cover a wide range of topics from how photosynthetic organisms function, to understanding their role in ecosystem processes. This will include the importance of plants in addressing some of the challenges and problems that face society in the 21st century.


Botany courses have great field trips that focus on various aspects of plant ecology and allow you to participate in hands-on study of our exciting natural environment.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Agriculture and Forestry

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Connecting plants and people for a sustainable future.


Because plants provide us with food, fibres and medicines, knowledge about plants is fundamental to our survival.


It’s also vital to the health of the planet, as plants influence the Earth’s climate, and most life forms on Earth depend directly on plants for oxygen, food, or habitat. Plants also include some of the strangest and most beautiful living things on Earth.


Modern Botany includes research into the biochemistry, ecology, genetics and physiology of plants, plant evolution, the role plants play in ecosystems and plant biotechnology. It covers topics from the breeding of crop plants using the most modern molecular techniques, through to modelling the effects of climate change on plants.


Botany is an exciting and challenging degree taught by a team of excellent plant scientists.


You will learn about important, topical issues such as biotechnology, genetic modification, ecosystem services, sustainability and the ecological impacts of environmental change.


Studying Botany at Otago will enable you to examine New Zealand's unique flora on land and in the sea. You will study its diversity and evolutionary history, as well as how this flora may be affected by changing climatic conditions, ocean acidification, and invasive organisms. Botany courses will cover a wide range of topics from how photosynthetic organisms function, to understanding their role in ecosystem processes. This will include the importance of plants in addressing some of the challenges and problems that face society in the 21st century.


Botany courses have great field trips that focus on various aspects of plant ecology and allow you to participate in hands-on study of our exciting natural environment.

Admission Requirements

50+
80+
120+
69.6+
105+
6+
2.5+
7+
25+
120+
24+
1190+
169+

A university entrance qualification is essential for admission to the University of Otago for all types of programmes. You must also be at least 16 years of age by the first day of classes in your period of study and meet English language requirements.

3 Years
Jul
Feb

Tuition fees

Domestic
7,000 NZD
International
42,900 NZD

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