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 integrated masters degree provides an additional year of study to gain valuable research and project management skills. You'll investigate and experiment with 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 science. You'll be taught by experts across different aspects of plant science. Explore many exciting aspects of modern plant biology, including:

• cell and molecular biology

• gene editing

• plant-pathogen interactions

• environmental physiology

• ecology

• One of the largest plant and crop science divisions in the UK

• Teaching expertise - you will be taught by experienced and passionate plant scientists who are experts in their field

• Specialist facilities - you will have access to glasshouses and controlled environment growth rooms

• Flexible module choice allows you to study what you find most interesting

• Research centres - our research centres have an international reputation in plant science. These include Wheat Research Centre and Nottingham Arabidopsis Stock Centre

• Study abroad - you'll have the opportunity to apply to study abroad and gain a global perspective of plant biology. Read what it's like to study abroad and how it can open new doors for adventures, connections and opportunities.