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Biodiversity & Taxonomy of Plants – (M.Sc.)
The University of Edinburgh
College of Science & Engineering
| Location: | Edinburgh / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of The University of Edinburgh
The course was set up in response to growing demand worldwide for trained Plant Taxonomists and is run in partnership with the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh.
The MSc aims to bridge traditional and modern approaches and equip biologists, conservationists and ecologists with a high level of skill in pure and applied taxonomy and a wide knowledge of biodiversity and its investigation.
The programme is designed to provide students with the following skills:
* practical knowledge of the principles and techniques of modern plant taxonomy;
* in-depth understanding of plant groups and phylogeny;
* experience in methods of investigation of plant diversity and its evolution;
* techniques for the management and useof taxonomic collections;
* understanding of the challenges facing Botanic Gardens in plant conservation and sustainable plant use;
* training in independent research methods through the research project and dissertation;
* training in transferable skills through preparation of research reports, papers and presentations.
Contents
Most lectures and practicals take place at the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh (RBGE). The landscaped gardens, botanical collections and expertise of RBGE staff offer a unique learning resource, unparalleled in Scotland. Some teaching also takes place at the King's Buildings, around three miles to the south of the city centre.
The programme involves two semesters of compulsory courses consisting of lectures, practicals, workshops and investigations, ending with examinations at the end of both semesters. If qualified, on the basis of these exams and coursework students then embark on a four-month research project to qualify for the MSc.
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Requirements
Applicants should have a UK university degree or its equivalent if outside the UK, in a biological or environmental science. Relevant work experience is desirable. Evidence of proficiency in English must be provided if English is not an applicant's first language.
English Language Requirements
IELTS 6.5 (with 6.0 in each section)
TOEFL 580 (with 55 in each section and 4.0 in TWE)
TOEFL 237 in CBT (with 21 in each section)
TOEFL-iBT 92 (with at least 20 in each section)
CPE Grade B or higher
CAE Grade A
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
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