Students can decide where to complete their six-month research project.
In addition, students will have access to Kew’s extensive collections including the Herbarium and Fungarium, as well as the research expertise at Kew. Over 80 per cent of a student’s time is typically spent at Kew.
The course structure comprises five taught modules and a field study module, together with these form 50 per cent of the final grade; an individual research project forms the remaining 50 per cent of the final grade. You will be assessed on coursework throughout the year, and on your final year project. The five modules are taught in two-week blocks with a subsequent week’s study break for independent learning.