Bachelor of Arts
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 60.05Online: 61.3
Duration:3 years full-time or part-time equivalent3 years full-time
Why study botany at La Trobe?
Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary
Study at the only university in Australia with a dedicated wildlife sanctuary.
World-class research
Our research in ecology, plant biology and zoology is top-rated nationally and rated 'well-above world standard'.
Australian Research Council, 2019,Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) Outcomes 2018
Build hands-on skills
La Trobe's Department of Environment and Genetics offers field courses in uniquely Australian locations.
Learn aboutanimal physiology, conservation, ecology and more.
Courses
Looking to studybotany? It's available as amajorin ourBachelor of Scienceand as asecond majorin ourBachelor of Arts; or a range of courses related to this interest area is listed below.
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Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Location:Melbourne
Duration:1 year full-time or part-time equivalent1 year full-time
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Health Sciences
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 66.2
Duration:4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 73.75
Duration:4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Bachelor of Biological Sciences
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 55.6
Duration:3 years full-time or part-time equivalent3 years full-time
Bachelor of Biological Sciences with Honours
Location:Melbourne
Duration:1 year full-time or part-time equivalent1 year full-time
Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Arts
ATAR and location:Online: N/P
Duration:4 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Science
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 80.9
Duration:4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Arts
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 91.75Bendigo: N/P
Duration:5 years full-time or part-time equivalent5 years full-time
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Science
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 94.25
Duration:5 years full-time or part-time equivalent5 years full-time
Bachelor of Science
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 65.55Bendigo: NP
Duration:3 years full-time or part-time equivalent3 years full-time
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Location:Melbourne
Duration:1 year full-time or part-time equivalent1 year full-time
Bachelor of Wildlife and Conservation Biology
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 65.1
Duration:3 years full-time or part-time equivalent3 years full-time
Diploma of Biological Sciences
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 40.55
Duration:1 year full-time or part-time equivalent
Diploma of Science
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 40.25Bendigo: N/P
Duration:1 year full-time or part-time equivalent1 year full-time
Doctor of Philosophy
Location:MelbourneAlbury-WodongaBendigoMilduraShepparton
Duration:4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Master of Arts
Location:MelbourneAlbury-WodongaBendigoMilduraShepparton
Duration:2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Master of Philosophy
Location:MelbourneAlbury-WodongaBendigoMilduraShepparton
Duration:2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Master of Science
Location:MelbourneAlbury-WodongaBendigoMilduraShepparton
Duration:2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Career opportunities in botany
Career pathways
Studying botany builds transferable skills in data analysis, communication and problem solving to prepare you for a range of careers.
Possible roles include:
- Botanist
- Research scientist
- Plant biotechnologist
- Ecological consultant
- Seed bank assistant
- Biosecurity officer
Future employers
Potential employers of botany graduates include:
- Royal Botanical Gardens Victoria
- Trust for Nature
- Australian National Herbarium
- Biosis
- Nature Advisory
- Department of Agriculture
- Ecology Australia