Course Overview

Plant Science will immerse you in laboratory work, field trips, and the chance to work with a range of employers, in order to help develop you into a highly employable graduate with transferable skills. You will also have the chance to gain further skills as part of our €˜Added Value program and collaborate with biotech companies through the Life Sciences Industry Liaison Lab and advisory companies such as FAST Brogdale. The shortage of knowledgeable graduates and a resurgence in the horticultural industry and modern high-tech €œsustainable€ growing techniques means there are exciting career prospects for plant scientists. From working as a soil scientist or biotechnologist to becoming a plant journalist or horticultural manager, the employment opportunities are diverse.

General Eligibility

For entry to the 3-year full-time course (6 years part-time) candidates usually require between 88-112 UCAS tariff points, of which 32 UCAS tariff points or equivalent (e.g. GCE A level grade C or BTEC Subsidiary Diploma grade Merit) are in a science subject, for example, biology, chemistry.

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

• 6.5 overall with no element below 6.0