| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | - |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Through a combination of lectures, practicals, and an independent research project, students gain the skills and knowledge for careers in plant science, research, and biotechnology. The program features industry links, research-active teaching staff, and a blended learning approach to enhance student learning.
Program Outline
The program aims to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to work in the plant science industry, plant research, and biotechnology companies.
Program Structure:
- 3 years full-time
- 120 credits per year
- Combination of lectures, workshops, laboratory practicals, field visits, and seminars
- Independent research project in the final year
Core Modules:
- Biochemistry 1
- Statistics and Introduction to 'R' Software
- Cell Biology and Genetics
- Microbiology
- Plant Physiology
- Plant Pathology
- Plant Breeding
- Plant Biotechnology
- Molecular Biology
- Data Analysis for Plant Science
- Research Methods in Plant Science
Optional Modules:
- Plant Conservation
- Plant Ecology
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Medicinal Plants
- Bioinformatics
- Food Science
- Environmental Science
Assessment
Assessment methods include:
- Coursework (laboratory reports, literature reviews, skills assessments, presentations, final year project)
- Exams
- Practical skills portfolio
- Practice assessments
Teaching
- Blended learning approach with workshops, laboratory practicals, field visits, and seminars
- Industry-standard software and specialist facilities
- Open-door policy with access to personal academic tutors
- Independent research project supervised by a member of the academic team
- Research-active teaching staff with doctoral and teaching qualifications
Careers
- Plant scientist
- Plant breeder
- Geneticist
- Plant pathologist
- Research scientist
- Biotechnology specialist
- Food scientist
- Environmental scientist
- Science teacher
- Opportunities to collaborate with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies
- Open House events and campus tours
- UK
- Overseas Full-time £9,250 £15,500
The fees above are for the 2024/25 academic year but may be subject to change following any announcements by the UK Government (approved by Parliament) regarding maximum Undergraduate tuition fee caps for 2024/25. In addition, the University reserves the right to increase all full-time and part-time Undergraduate tuition fees mid-course, in line with any further inflationary increase in the Government tuition fee cap which is approved by Parliament. Students with an Overseas fee status will be eligible for an International student Scholarship fee discount of £1,500, which will be applied to all Full-time Undergraduate courses with a tuition fee of £15,500.
