Plant Biology at University of Nottingham - UCAS

Course summary

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. You'll understand how plants develop, reproduce and how they evolve to respond to their environment. Benefit from our international reputation for research in plant biology. You'll be taught by experts across different aspects of plant science. Explore many exciting aspects of modern plant science, including:

  • cell and molecular biology
  • genetic engineering
  • plant-pathogen interactions
  • environmental physiology
  • ecology
You'll apply plant biology to uses in the agricultural, horticultural, biotechnology and food industries. Access resources such as the Hounsfield Facility where the Hidden Half of Plants is revealed by CT-Scanners.

Modules

You will learn how mutant plants can be used to improve crop yield. You'll hear about the latest research from different professors. You'll find out how this research is helping us to understand plant function. Alongside lectures, you'll have practical sessions in our Super Lab and visit farms. Core modules in your first year will help build your foundation science. You'll also study ecology, molecular biology and genetics. In the second year and third years, you have more optional modules. You can choose to study plant evolution and ecology in The Green Planet module. You can work as a team in the Enterprise Management Challenge module. You'll grow your own crop on the University Farm, make key decisions and measure the result. Your final year research project enables you to use your skills to work on a piece of original research. You will design the study, collect and analyse data and prepare a report. You will be supervised by an individual member of academic staff.


How to apply

This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you’re eligible to apply.

EU

Wales

England

International

Scotland

Northern Ireland

Republic of Ireland

Application codes

Course code:
C202
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Plant-Biology-BSc-Hons-U6UPLNTB.html


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6Minimum 5.5 in each element
TOEFL (iBT)80Minimum 17 in Writing and Listening; 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking.
PTE Academic65Minimum 59.

Student Outcomes

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63%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
91%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU £28600* Year 1
England £9250* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250* Year 1
Scotland £9250* Year 1
Wales £9250* Year 1
International £28600* Year 1
Channel Islands £9250* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

Provider information

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University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD


Clearing contact details

Applicant Enquiry Form
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0330 041 5590

Course Clearing information

Additional information

View course vacancies and apply online at www.nottingham.ac.uk/clearing. For Clearing entry requirements, please search the vacancy listings on our website from Friday 5 July 2024. Clearing entry requirements for your course may differ from the standard entry requirements. Visit www.nottingham.ac.uk/clearing for more information.


Course contact details

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Undergraduate admissions

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Plant Biology at University of Nottingham - UCAS