MSc Course in the Biodiversity and Taxonomy of Plants

Applications are being accepted for an MSc course in the Biodiversity and Taxonomy of plants at the University of Edinburgh in partnership with the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Deadline for applications is March 31, 2005.

“The course 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 course combines formal instruction, practical work, workshops, essays, field work, research projects and tutorials covering all major areas of botanical endeavour and including the function, management and funding of taxonomic collections and institutes. Currently it comprises work with plants and fungi and is run in partnership with the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh.” (from the course announcement)

Please visit the course announcement and the program description for information and application forms.

Posted by Eric La Fountaine at 3:38 PM on February 28, 2005