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Plant Biology at University of Nottingham - UCAS

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University of Nottingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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. Why choose this course?

  • 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 gene editing 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.
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Modules

For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Plant-Biology-BSc-Hons-U6UPLNTB.html

How to apply

14Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

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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50%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
100%
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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £9535* Year 1
EU £30750* Year 1
England £9535* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535* Year 1
Scotland £9535* Year 1
Wales £9535* Year 1
International £30750* Year 1
Channel Islands £9535* 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

View undergraduate tuition fees for UK and international students: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees/tuitionfees/202526/undergraduate.aspx
Plant Biology at University of Nottingham - UCAS