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BSc (Hons) Plant Science

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... Canterbury Christ Church University
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Course Overview

Our Plant Science course is designed to give you an in-depth understanding of the latest concepts in genetics, plant breeding, gene mapping, plant physiology, and data analysis.

You'll develop your practical skills in our state-of-the-art laboratories and have the opportunity to broaden your experience by interacting with a range of employers in the field, such as major local growers and advisory companies such as the Fruit Advisory Services Team (FAST) at Brogdale.

This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting in part the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).

Your time at Canterbury Christ Church University will allow you to develop analytical skills and give you the confidence to embark on one of the many interesting career opportunities that exist in the plant science industry, in plant research as well as in biotechnology companies more generally. Alternatively, you may wish to undertake a Master's or Ph.D.

General Eligibility

A Levels: BBC

BTEC: DMM

Access: 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits 

International Baccalaureate: 29 Points

Combinations: A combination of qualifications totaling 112 UCAS points

GCSE English or IELTS equivalent, GCSE Maths, and 112 UCAS points, ideally including at least two grade C at A level in two science subjects, preferably Biology and Chemistry.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS 6.5 or equivalency – with no less than 5.5 in any element.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Science

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Campus Name

Canterbury

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Course Level

Undergraduate

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Duration

Full-Time, 3 years

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Available Intake

September

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IELTS Score

5.5

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Tuition Fees Range

9250,

14500, (INT)

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