Botany is a branch of biology dealing with plant life.
Plants play a crucial role in the maintenance of life on this planet. The Botany major provides in-depth training in all major groups of plants, preparing students for a variety of roles in botanical work, or for studies leading to advanced degrees. There are a wide variety of options for research from field to laboratory, teaching or extension, or a combination of these. Career research opportunities are available with government agencies, large commercial companies, small private companies and universities. Professional training can be obtained at the BS, MS, PhD and post-doctoral levels.