Department of Botany, University of Madras is approved to NAAC. Department offers Master of Science, Master of Philosophy, Doctor of Philosophy Courses. Department impart world class higher education, knowledge and research career in the major thrust areas like Algology, Mycology and Plant Pathology. Its mission is to impart world class higher education, knowledge and research career in the major thrust areas like Algology, Mycology and Plant Pathology.