Applications

Enrolment

Applications for 2025 will open on 1 December 2024.

The number of student places is limited by the number of Tutors. Whilst we look to meet as much demand as possible, unfortunately a place cannot be guaranteed for all applicants. Places are not allocated on a first come first served basis, but are based on the availability of Tutors in the applicant's geographical region and the content of their personal statement. We are especially keen to offer places to students dedicated to completing the course and who are interested in contributing botanical records in the future.

Students will be notified if they have a place by mid January 2025 and asked to pay the course fee. Once paid, you will be allocated a Tutor who will contact you in early February so that you can start the course (or if later, as soon as your enrolment has been completed).

Hub Delivery
From 2023, Identiplant has also been delivered in partnership with a number of hub organisations: environmental charities and NGOs with strong links to local areas, such as Wildlife Trusts. Hubs work to expand delivery of Identiplant in particular areas of Britain and to create a local community network of botanists with additional opportunities and events for students in those regions. There is no difference to the content or the delivery of the course through hubs; students in regions where hubs operate will be asked if they want to join the hub community so that they can receive separate communications from their hub partner.

Corporate Students

A number of companies and organisations have chosen to offer Identiplant as CPD to their staff. This is delivered by approved in-house tutor(s).

Identiplant and BSBI are keen to hear from additional organisations that are interested in delivering Identiplant as CPD. For more information on rates and the method of delivery, and to arrange an initial conversation, email identiplant@bsbi.org.

If you are employed by a company that offers Identiplant as CPD and provides an in-house Tutor, do not apply directly to the BSBI but approach your own company. They will handle your application for you.

Course Completion

All Units should be marked as Complete by the 30 September deadline in order to receive a Certificate of Completion. A few unavoidable gaps are allowed at the Tutor's discretion.