MSc Biodiversity and Taxonomy of Plants Handbook

Welcome to the Biodiversity and Taxonomy of Plants (BTP) MSc programme at the University of Edinburgh and the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, and welcome also to Edinburgh, to Scotland, and to the United Kingdom, if these are new to you. We hope you will have a successful and enjoyable time with us.

The programme represents a unique partnership between the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) and the University of Edinburgh (UoE). You are situated in the most ideal place for this course; the setting of the botanic garden provides expertise, living and herbarium collections, research facilities, and a comprehensive library. RBGE has a unique environment, with a strong education department linking science with horticulture.

You will meet many teachers and researchers during the year, and also others who, though not involved in your course, are related to the friendly taxonomic plant world at Edinburgh. This postgraduate programme is an important opportunity to make informal professional contacts as well as carry out your research training. Make the most of all these opportunities.

We hope you will find this handbook useful and that it will answer most of your questions, but if there are any other queries you may have about the programme, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Prof Andrew Hudson

The Degree Programme Table (DPT) lists the compulsory courses for your programme. 

Biodiversity and Taxonomy of Plants DPT (Full-time)

Biodiversity and Taxonomy of Plants DPT (Part-time)

A general timetable will be provided during Welcome Week. For each course a teaching scheme will also be provided. Any changes in the timetable will be communicated to you in a timely manner.

SBS MSc BTP Timetable 2024-25

As a member of the School of Biological Sciences, you are warmly welcome to visit the office or contact staff if you have a query.