Plant Biology BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Plant Biology BSc (Hons)
All the food we eat stems from plants and crops. As the human population grows and our climate changes, we need to improve crop productivity. Plant and crop scientists have a vital role in the future of food.
Our plant biology degree teaches you how to experiment with and investigate plant growth. Youll understand how plants develop, reproduce and how they evolve to respond to their environment.
Benefit from our international reputation for research in plant biology. Youll be taught by experts across different aspects of plant science.
Explore many excitin...
All the food we eat stems from plants and crops. As the human population grows and our climate changes, we need to improve crop productivity. Plant and crop scientists have a vital role in the future of food.<br/><br/>Our plant biology degree teaches you how to experiment with and investigate plant growth. Youll understand how plants develop, reproduce and how they evolve to respond to their environment.<br/><br/>Benefit from our international reputation for research in plant biology. Youll be taught by experts across different aspects of plant science.<br/><br/>Explore many exciting aspects of modern plant science, including:<br/>- cell and molecular biology<br/><br/><br/>- genetic engineering<br/><br/><br/>- plant-pathogen interactions<br/><br/><br/>- environmental physiology<br/><br/><br/>- ecology<br/><br/><br/>Youll apply plant biology to uses in the agricultural, horticultural, biotechnology and food industries.<br/><br/>Access resources such as the Hounsfield Facility where the Hidden Half of Plants is revealed by CT-Scanners.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
University Park Campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C202
Institution Code
N84
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,B,B,B,B
This qualification is accepted in combination with two Scottish Advanced Highers at grades AB including Biology.
Access to HE Diploma
D:24,M:21
This qualification will be considered where appropriate biology content is being studied. The requirement is 60 credits- overall with 45 graded credits at Level 3. 24 credits must be achieved at Distinction plus 21 graded Level 3 credits at Merit, including 15 credits from biology units.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
30
To include Higher Level Biology grade 4. Alternatively, 655 or 6,6,4 or 7,5,4 in 3 Higher Level Certificates including Higher Level Biology.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD
Applications are considered on an individual basis to ensure sufficient biology has been studied.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English and Maths grade C/4.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DD
This qualification will be considered alongside A Level grade B. Applications are considered on an individual basis to ensure sufficient biology has been studied. The required A Levels for mixed BTEC and A Level grade profiles depends on the science content studied in the BTEC.
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,B
To include Biology. This qualification is accepted in combination with five Scottish Highers at grades ABBBB.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3,M2,M3
To include Biology.
Extended Project
A
Considered alongside 3 A Levels or equivalent including Biology.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D
This qualification will be considered alongside A Level grades B,B. Applications are considered on an individual basis to ensure sufficient biology has been studied. The required A Levels for mixed BTEC and A Level grade profiles depends on the science content studied in the BTEC.
AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)
A
This qualification is considered alongside 3 A-levels (or equivalent). Level 3 Core Maths qualifications from other awarding bodies are also acceptable: - Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Certificate in Mathematics in Context - OCR Level 3 Certificate in Core Maths A (MEI) - OCR Level 3 Certificate in Core Maths B (MEI)
A level
A,B,B
B,B,B
ABB or AAC or A*BC including Biology. Alternatively, BBB or A*CC or ABC including Biology plus an A in the EPQ or Level 3 Core Maths. Citizenship Studies, Critical Thinking, General Studies, Science and Society and Leisure Studies are not accepted.
T Level
D
T Levels are considered on a case-by-case basis to ensure sufficient biology is studied; please contact us for more information.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
A*
C
This qualification is accepted as equivalent to a non-biology A Level.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £30,750 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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