Botany
Botany provides an opportunity for a diversified background in the study of structure, growth, reproduction, metabolism, development, diseases of plants. Applications in forestry, horticulture, ethnobotany, and agronomy afford a wide range of introductory positions in business and industry, universities, and government at the local, state, and federal levels. It also provides preparation for graduate work in botany or related sciences.
Program Overview
This major and concentration provides an opportunity for a diversified background in botany applicable to a wide range of introductory positions in business and industry, universities and government at the local, state and federal levels. It also provides preparation for graduate work in botany or related sciences.
Where a Concentration in Botany Can Take You
With a botany concentration, your career options are wide open. Some common paths for NMU graduates include:
- Botanist
- Geneticist
- Plant scientist
- Field researcher
- Laboratory researcher
- Production specialist
- Teacher/instructor
Career possibilities available to you as a biology major with a botany concentration depend on the competencies and skills you acquire through both academic work and extracurricular experiences, so take advantage of every opportunity to learn from your NMU experience!
