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Plant and Fungal Taxonomy, Diversity and Conservation MSc

Plant and Fungal Taxonomy, Diversity and Conservation MSc

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

16-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Equal Opportunities Natural History Environmental Conservation / Policies

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

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 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.

Modules

This module will focus on fungal diversity and will be taught at Kew by leading mycologists. Kew has the largest collection of fungal specimens in the world and the collection will be available to students throughout the course. The module will give an overview of the systematics and taxonomy of major fungal groups, of basic concepts in mycology, field collecting, in addition to culturing and fungarium techniques. Research on the ecology of fungi, fungal biogeography, and fungal evolutionary genomics will be explored. The module will have a practical component, providing excellent hands-on experience for students.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£14,850

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£28,900

Entry requirements

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.

University information

Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) is an internationally regarded public research institution based in London. It has a long history, dating back over 230 years, and is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of universities. Queen Mary has five campuses in the city of London and an international network of satellite campuses in China, Malta, Paris and Singapore. There is a population of around 16,000 students at the London campuses and...more

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