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University degree

Plant Sciences

University of Bristol · Bristol
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

You will explore the full range of plant biology, from enzymes to ecosystems. The University Biology, Biological Sciences, Botany, Ecology, Environmental Biology, Evolutionary Biology Biology, Biological Sciences, Botany, Ecology, Environmental Biology, Evolutionary Biology You will explore the full range of plant biology, from enzymes to ecosystems. You will gain knowledge of the diversity, evolution and function of plants and the latest developments in functional genomics, bioinformatics, plant developmental biology, plant pathology, parasite biology, cell signalling, pollination biology, ecology, plant conservation and systems biology.

The course starts broadly and introduces more choices in years two and three including a one-week field or laboratory-based unit and a ten-week practical research project.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
128-143 pts20%
144-159 pts25%
160-175 pts20%
176-191 pts20%
224-239 pts20%
How they qualified
70% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel70%
access20%
baccalaureate5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
81%
In work or further study after
63%
In professional / skilled jobs
100%
Continue past first year
100%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£26,500
After 15 months
£28,000
3 years on
£36,000
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
100%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching94%
Assessment & feedback86%
Academic support83%
Well organised100%
Learning resources91%
Student community92%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on University of Bristol's own site.
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