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Botanist apprenticeships - where to start

You can get into this job through

  • a university course


    • University

    You'll usually need a degree in a subject like: 

    • botany 
    • ecology 
    • environmental science 
    • plant biology 
    • plant science 
    You'll also need a postgraduate qualification, like a master's degree or PhD, for teaching or research posts. You'll usually need 2 or 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, including biology for a degree. You'll need a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study.

    Volunteering

    It may be helpful if you volunteer with a relevant organisation, like the the Royal Horticultural Society and the Field Studies Council, before you apply for your first job. 

    Botanist apprenticeships - what it takes

    Skills and knowledge

    You'll need:

    • knowledge of biology 
    • maths knowledge 
    • complex problem-solving skills
    • knowledge of teaching and the ability to design courses 
    • excellent verbal communication skills 
    • to be thorough and pay attention to detail 
    • analytical thinking skills 
    • ambition and a desire to succeed 
    • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

    Botanist apprenticeships - what you'll do

    Day-to-day tasks

    You could specialise in:

    • the study of specific plant groups 
    • molecular biology 
    • genetics 
    • ecology 
    • marine botany 
    • taxonomy - the identification and classification of plants 

    Your work will vary depending on your role, but you could:

    • identify, classify, record and monitor plant species and biodiversity 
    • conduct fieldwork to collect, test and record findings 
    • take part in ecological consultancy work, including environmental impact assessments 
    • manage a botanical collection 
    • work in conservation projects 
    • search for new species 
    • present research results in journals, books and at academic conferences
    • train and supervise junior staff and volunteers 
    • teach at a university

    Working environment

    You could work at a university, at a research facility or in a laboratory. Your working environment may be outdoors some of the time and you'll travel often.

    Career path and progression - Botanist apprenticeships

    With experience in industry, you could move into a more senior position. In field research and conservation, you'll usually need to take on organisational, management or advisory responsibilities in order to progress. You could move into plant science, investigating biodiversity, crop production and plant diseases. You could also become a freelance consultant.

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