Sign Up Anytime | 12 months online access
Beginner | 30-40 hours self-paced | £125/112.50 for members

Ever wondered about the amazing diversity of plants out there or what exactly is going on within a plant? This online short course is a comprehensive introduction to botany and how plants work. The topics covered are plant diversity, seeds, plant processes, roots and stems, leaves, plant reproduction (flowers & fruits) and botanical classification. The course also covers tips on plant identification and an introduction to the investigative skills a botanist requires. This course takes 30-40 hours to complete and you will have access for 12 months.

You must be 16 or over to register for and undertake this course.
Please click to see our short course booking terms and conditions

Course Access 
New students will be registered onto the course every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon. The online access to the course is for 12 months.

If you wish to withdraw your registration for any reason, please let us know so that we can update our records. Email education@rbge.org.uk.

RBGE will process your personal data for the administration of your course, to create your account on PropaGate Learning and to take payment. RBGE will also process your personal data to inform you of any updates to the course, the admissions procedure, course dates, as well as any special offers. For more information, see our Education privacy notice.

Membership Discounts
You can enter the members discount code at checkout. This can be found in your latest members’ newsletter/ Botanics magazine.

Gift Options
If you would like to give this course as a gift, please consider purchasing one of our short course gift voucher packs or contact the Education Office on 0131 248 2937 or education@rbge.org.uk

Short Courses: All About Plants