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Botany & Horticulture is the scientific study of plants including the fundamentals, processes and diversity of plant life in Malaysia.
Plants are vital to all forms of life on earth. They convert light from the sun into energy, produce food source and fuel up to the very air we breathe. Never knew there was even a study on plants? Although it may sound new to some of us but it has been around for some time, mainly in first world countries. A course in this field will enable you to understand how these processes work. Some of the areas you will learn include how to enhance crops, create medication, environmental science, biot
Plant Biology
Applied Plant Science
Organismal Specialties
Mathematics
English
Biology
Biochemistry
Environmental Biology
Communication for Scientists
Biotechnology
Essential Mathematics
Statistics
Analytic and Forensic Chemistry
Plants can be an adventurous mystery to a number of people. People who express a unique interest in plants are found to like gardening, crossbreed plants, interested in understanding strains in various plants and vegetation and other activities related to plants. With so many degree options out there, here are some top reasons why you should study Botany & Horticulture Science:
Botany & Horticulture Science is an extraordinary place to find about sustenance and nature. You can investigate the world with the view of sustenance, development, soil and condition.
Botany & Horticulture Science will deal with many outdoor assignments and tasks. While theory is greatly important, being good with your hands is even more so.
Employers are now looking for graduates with much more than just head knowledge. They want to hire graduates with excellent soft skills. Enrolling for a course like this would help you analyse critically, solve scientific issues, design researches and interpret scientific data.
“Biological evidence indicates that man, evolving with his food plants, developed horticulture and agriculture in both hemispheres at a time which may well have reached far back into the Pleistocene.”
- Russell Lord
STPM :
Minimum pass in three subjects including Biology
Matriculation/Foundation/Pre-university programme in a related course :
Pass in three subjects including Biology. (Minimum 50% or Grade C or CGPA of 2.0)
A-Levels :
Diploma :
Pass with a CGPA of equal or more than
AUSMAT/SACE/CIMP/CPU/MUFY :
Grades C, C, C in three subjects including Biology
IB :
Pass with a minimum score of 24 points
Degree :
A Bachelor’s degree in a related field with minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent from any higher education institution recognised by the Senate of the university
A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting CGPA 2.75, can be accepted subject to internal assessment approved by the Senate of the University
A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent not meeting CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in relevant field
Master's :
A Master’s degree from any other institution of higher learning recognised by the Senate of the University; or other qualification equivalent to a Master’s degree and relevant experiences recognised by the Senate of the University
Important Note: Diploma is not offered for this course. Students can enrol for a pre-university programme before applying for a degree in Botany & Horticulture. This course is mostly offered in public universities, thus, it would be advisable to opt for the government pre-university route for easier access to public universities in the future..
It is not necessary for you to do your postgraduate but doing so would help you advance in your career and open up more job opportunities. You can opt to work straight after degree as well.
While animals may seem more interesting to same, plant biology can be equally interesting. Those who choose this field need to be adept at the subject thoroughly if they hope to succeed.
As the constant and steady stream of new discoveries and evolvement of the flora and fauna underwater rises at a rapid pace, it is crucial to keep up with the latest developments. You’ll be like a doctor, except under the sea!
You need to know how the different species in a certain ecosystem co-exists, and how one may be dependent on the other. As such, critical thinking is hugely important to come up with logical solutions to problems.
Agriculture Research Scientist
Lecturer / Teacher
Environmental Monitoring & Pollution Control
Patents and Intellectual Property Rights under the Agricultural industry
Biosafety & Ethical Issues
R&D Management
Agricultural Biochemistry
Environmental Consultant
Botanist
Horticultural Technician
Ecologist
Below are a few of the top Botany and Horticultural Science firms in Malaysia.
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