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I want to learn Botany...
Identification Courses
The BSBI supports the Certificate in Biological Recording and Species Identification run by the University of Birmingham in conjuction with the Field Studies Council. In this programme, many BSBI recorders and referees teach botanical identification to a professional standard, and the learning outcomes are measured using academically rigorous assessments. Visit the University of Birmingham web site to find out more.
>> Programme list for 2009
Masters Degree
If you want to proceed to more advanced scientific work, there is also an MSc programme that covers techniques such as data management and research methods. It is suitable for those wanting to work in consultancy, records centres, government agencies or academia.
Training grants
Grants of up to £200 are available for aspiring botanists who want to go on short training courses. You do not need to be a member to apply. Typical applicants would include recent graduates looking to start a career in botany, or take part in interest-led botanical recording. The next deadline for applications is 6th February 2010. The application form will be posted here closer to the time.
Study Grants
Undergraduate and Postgraduate Study Grants of up to £1,000 are available to botany students.
>> Download the application form.
Conference Bursaries
Students can apply for bursaries towards the cost of conferences.
>>> Download the form (rtf format).
Resources for beginners
A leaflet written by Clare O’Reilly with suggestions for beginners on how to get started in botany.
Careers Advice
Are you hoping to study to be a botanist but don't know what degree to take or how to specialize? Download the Connexions Botany Careers Leaflet here.
Schools
For a web site aimed at school age children, visit SAPS.
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