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Biological scientists > Botanist
Environment and land | Science and research
Botanists study all forms of plant life.
You'll usually need a degree in a subject like:
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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.
You'll need:
You could specialise in:
Your work will vary depending on your role, but you could:
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.
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.
Forest officers manage forestry workers, plan harvesting activities and monitor planted areas.
A horticultural manager grows plants commercially for use in parks, gardens and public spaces.
Climate scientists study the influences on the Earth's climate over time and how these might affect it in the future.
Astronauts fly spacecraft and do experiments in space.
Forestry workers manage trees, plants and the environment in forests and woodland.
Cemetery workers prepare and maintain graves, memorial sites and gardens.
Are you excited about learning new skills and kick-starting your career as a Grounds Maintenance Gardner Apprentice? (We call this role Environmental Services Apprentice internally) Are you keen to work towards a qualification whilst also getting first-hand, real-world experience? Well, if the answers yes then we want to hear from you! We have a fantastic opportunity to join us as an Environmental Services Apprentice. Youll get a real chance to develop grounds maintenance experience, along with horticulture knowledge covering topics such as plants, soil science, vegetation, machinery and environmental best practice.
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