MSc Botany (Thesis)

Course Overview This Botany degree provides a comprehensive exploration of plant life, from molecular function to global ecosystems, taught by leading scientists. You will examine New Zealand's unique flora and tackle critical 21st-century issues like climate change, sustainability, and biotechnology through hands-on field trips and research. The program equips you with the skills for a high-demand career addressing fundamental environmental and societal challenges. Key Program Highlights Study New Zealand's unique terrestrial and marine flora, its evolution, and its response to environmental change Address pressing global issues like climate change, sustainability, and biosecurity through a plant science lens Gain hands-on field experience with immersive trips focused on plant ecology and the natural environment Learn from leading academics and researchers in a challenging and supportive program Prepare for high-demand careers in conservation, biotechnology, environmental consultancy, and government research