Botanist apprenticeships

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Environment and land | Science and research

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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Paid Training
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