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Plant and Fungal Taxonomy, Diversity and Conservation MSc

Queen Mary University of London

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Course info

Skilled scientists in plant and fungal taxonomy are in short supply – and only a small percentage of the planet’s biodiversity has been formally described by science. Study MSc Plant and Fungal Taxonomy, Diversity and Conservation at Queen Mary and you’ll join a new generation of scientists ready to describe, understand and conserve biodiversity for years to come. Focus on plant and fungal identification skills, in combination with molecular systematics, evolutionary biology, and conservation ... READ MORE

Focus on plant and fungal identification skills, in combination with molecular systematics, evolutionary biology, and conservation policy, theory and practice
Study at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and access its extensive specimen collections, databases, and scientific research
Take a fieldwork module in Kew's Conservation Centre in Madagascar
Learn in-demand skills that underpin work in bioscience, nature conservation, plant breeding and environmental policy development

Facilities

At Queen Mary you will have access to a number of advanced facilities, some of which are designated exclusively to postgraduate students.

Advanced analytical research facilities at the Freshwater Biological Association’s River Laboratory on the River Frome in Dorset, via our River Communities Group
Mesocosm and temperature controlled facilities at Queen Mary
We will use our network of partner NGOs, research labs and industries to create further opportunities

Career paths

This course gives you the knowledge and skills to undertake research in the fields of taxonomy, molecular systematics, ecology and evolution, or to engage in more applied conservation work. It’s ideal preparation for a PhD or a career in industry, academia, environmental consultancy or government agencies.

Graduates of this course go on to roles such as:

PHD Candidate at The James Hutton Institute
Botanical Horticulturalist at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew,
Plant Science Content Editor at Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International
PHSI Plant Health Import Inspector at Animal and Plant Health Agency

You'll have access to our Careers and Enterprise service who'll be there to help you find the right opportunity for your next step.

Key stats

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Uni rankings

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WUSCA student ranking
89^th / 95

CUG ranking
35^th

CUG subject ranking
27^th

Start date and duration
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Start date

18-SEP-23

Full Time

1 year

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Entry requirements

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Details
Students need to have a 2:1 or above at undergraduate level in Biology or a relevant natural sciences subject. Applicants with a good 2:2 degree may be considered on an individual basis.

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Uni info

Queen Mary University of London, Tower Hamlets

CUG ranking

35th

Student rating

This is the overall rating calculated by averaging all live reviews for this uni on Whatuni.

( 3.9)

Next open day

22 MARCH

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Queen Mary University of London is a member of the Russell Group and has its roots in four historic colleges in east London. Its long history dates all the way back to 1785 when it was opened as Englandâs first medical school. Today, the uni is based across several campuses throughout London, with good access to everything the city has to offer from its theatre district and gastronomy scene to its diverse and exciting nightlife scene, which includes bars, clubs, music venues, and more. The uni also forms part of the University of London and has a worldwide reputation, having produced numerous Nobel prize winners.

Where you'll study

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Queen Mary University of London

Admissions and Recruitment Office Mile End Road Tower Hamlets
E1 4NS United Kingdom Nearest tube station: Mile End 0.2 miles away Nearest train station: Limehouse 0.4 miles away

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