Botany

Why study Botany?

Undertaking an Honours degree in Botany gives you the opportunity to explore a scientific area in depth. You will develop your communications and problem-solving skills, gain experience in a wide range of research methodology and equipment and learn how to plan and conduct experiments. Honours is generally a pre-requisite for postgraduate study, and many employers rank Honours and Postgraduate diploma graduates very highly, valuing the practical skills and depth that come from further study.

Career opportunities

Studying Honours in Botany at La Trobe enables you to develop practical as well as intellectual skills that will help you obtain a job and build a career. As well as undertaking a research project under the supervision of experienced staff you will take a coursework component that includes training in scientific writing and seminar presentation. Botany studies could lead to careers in environmental protection, sustainable forestry or food production. Your research project will enable you to develop a wide range of skills, and many projects link with other national and international institutions, government and industry, which can enhance your chance of future employment through increased networking opportunities.

Course information

Local students

How to Apply

Students are required to contact prospective supervisors to discuss research topics before applying. See the Department of Botany's applying for Honours page for more information.

Structure

120 credit points

Fee Type

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)

Fees and scholarships

Undergraduate courses are Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) for eligible Australian and New Zealand citizens. The domestic fee calculator can be used to calculate the cost of subjects this year.

There are also a wide range of scholarships available for local students, including an Honours year grant, available to students facing financial hardship.

International students

How to Apply

Students are required to contact prospective supervisors to discuss research topics before applying. See the Department of Botany's applying for Honours page for more information.

Structure

120 credit points

Fees and scholarships

Contact La Trobe International for estimated fee costs for international students and scholarship information.

Overseas study opportunities

Gain valuable overseas experience by studying with one of our global exchange partners. La Trobe has partnerships with over 100 universities in more than 30 countries in Asia, Europe, and North and South America. See education abroad.

Botany events

Botany seminar - Plant adaptations to drought

Dr Stefan Arndt talk about drought and plant adaptation

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