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Botanical and Horticultural Scientists

Botanical and horticultural scientists are at the forefront of understanding plant biology and cultivating sustainable practices that enhance food security and biodiversity. Their work not only contributes to the health of our planet but also plays a crucial role in addressing global challenges such as climate change and habitat loss.

Botanical and Horticultural Scientists

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Biological Sciences

AI IMPACT
AI EXPOSURE TODAY40
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST
78%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYC
STARTING PAY£28,000 - £35,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.

THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.

AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.

AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI exposure for this job is below 50 on our index, and the day-to-day work still leans on a person to decide, check and take responsibility. Nothing formally protects this job though, so the safest move is to keep building the judgement AI cannot yet copy.

Career progression path

1FIRST STEPJunior Botanical ScientistIn this entry-level position, you will assist in research projects, conduct basic laboratory tests, and support senior scientists in their work.£28,000 - £35,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-level Horticultural ScientistAt this stage, you will lead research projects, analyse data, and collaborate with industry partners to develop innovative solutions.£40,000 - £55,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Botanical ScientistIn a senior role, you will oversee large-scale research initiatives, mentor junior staff, and influence policy decisions related to agriculture and conservation.£70,000+

The degree route

Courses in this career's subject area, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.

🎓Biological Sciences with Spanish for ScienceImperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£31,500 median
🎓Human Sciences and EvolutionUniversity College London · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,500 median
🎓BiochemistryThe University of Leeds · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓Biochemistry and PharmacologyUniversity of Strathclyde · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£28,000 median
🎓Human BiologyQueen's University of Belfast · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£28,000 median
🎓Biomedical Sciences with a Year in IndustryRoyal Holloway and Bedford New College · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£27,500 median

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Degree subjects that lead this way

Courses in this career's subject area, from the same register that priced the degree above. Subject-matched, not a guaranteed qualifying route: check each course's own entry requirements and any professional accreditation before you rely on it.