Department of Botany

Undergraduate Programs

The department offers two main programs:

Chemistry / Botany

Chemistry / Microbiology

The department also contributes to teaching several distinguished interdisciplinary programs within the faculty, including:

Biotechnology Program

Biochemistry / Microbiology Program

Environmental Science and Technology Program

Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Program

Chemistry / Microbiology Program and Career Opportunities

This program focuses on the study of different types of microorganisms and their applications in environmental, pharmaceutical, industrial, and medical fields, enabling graduates to contribute to solving environmental and health-related challenges.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may work in:

Academic and research career tracks at public and private universities

Scientific research centers

Plant disease research centers

Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA)

Occupational Safety and Health Authorities

Environmental research centers and agencies

Teaching in public and private schools

Microbiology laboratories in hospitals and factories

Specialized medical analysis laboratories

Food, dairy, and cheese manufacturing industries

Drinking water purification and desalination plants

Chemical engineering positions in industrial cities such as 10th of Ramadan, Obour, and 6th of October

Petrochemical companies

Chemical and biological defense fields

Ministry of Defense

Chemistry / Botany Program and Career Opportunities

This program focuses on the study, classification, and applications of plants in environmental sciences, pharmaceuticals, and plant biotechnology, helping to develop solutions to environmental challenges.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may work in:

Academic and research career tracks at public and private universities

Scientific research centers

Environmental research centers and agencies

Teaching in public and private schools

Plant seedling production centers

Agricultural research and land reclamation centers

Pharmaceutical companies

Chemical engineering positions

Ministry of Agriculture

Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA)

Occupational Safety and Health Authorities

Seed and gene banks

Botanical gardens

Environmental Affairs Agency and nature reserves

Wastewater treatment and water purification facilities

Green energy sectors

Forensic science laboratories and institutions