Botany is the scientific study of plants.
The study helps in determining their distribution, uses, threats and their ecological requirements.
Some of the areas covered are:
(i) Economic Phycology.
(ii) Environmental Microbiology.
(iii) Fresh Water Algae.
(iv) Fungal Genetics.
(v) Vegetation Patterns of East Africa.
(vi) Cell Biology.
(vii) Fermentation and Microbial Physiology.
Entry requirements
(i) Holders of at least a second Class Honors(upper Division) Degree in Biological Sciences having studied Botany as a major OR
(ii) Holders of Second Class Honors (Lower Division) with acceptable evidence of research ability in Botany.
Course duration
Two years.