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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Plant Sciences course at University of Bristol.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,A,A
Standard offer: AAA including Biology and another science-related subject. Contextual offer: ABB including AB in Biology and another science-related subject. Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/for more information about contextual offers.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £30,400 per year |
| International | £30,400 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: C201
Here's what University of Bristol says about its Plant Sciences course.
You will explore the full range of plant biology, from enzymes to ecosystems. You will gain knowledge of the diversity, evolution and function of plants and the latest developments in functional genomics, bioinformatics, plant developmental biology, plant pathology, parasite biology, cell signalling, pollination biology, ecology, plant conservation and systems biology.
The course starts broadly and introduces more choices in years two and three, including a week-long field or laboratory-based unit and a ten-week practical research project.
The University's Botanic Garden is nearby. It was the first new university botanic garden to be built in 40 years and holds more than 4,500 plant species.
We have outstanding facilities in our state-of-the-art Life Sciences Building (http://www.bristol.ac.uk/biology/life-sciences-building/) and our lecturers are world-leading researchers in their fields.
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Biological Sciences
Location
Main Site | Bristol
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Plant sciences
Start date
September 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
University of Bristol reviews
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1st year student
As a disabled student I felt so at peace with my condition being treated so well and I have never felt left out. I cannot give information about the financial support I have received but if I didn’t get the help I got I wouldn’t have been able to study here.
1 year ago
1st year student
At first I was extremely surprised about the affordable price of the accommodation and it definitely deserves every single last pound. The pictures from the sites are accurate and the community is united and friendly.
1 year ago
1st year student
I have always wanted to challenge myself as much as possible and all throughout high school I’ve been impatient to finally start studying Biology. I love working in the lab and doing hours of reading and I never have trouble with asking my lecturers for help.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Bristol students who took the Plant Sciences course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
90%
med
Teaching on my course
90%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
87%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
95%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
85%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
94%
high
Learning opportunities
86%
med
Learning opportunities
86%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
87%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
89%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
89%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
83%
med
Assessment and feedback
70%
low
Assessment and feedback
70%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
74%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
78%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
57%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
80%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
63%
low
Academic support
89%
med
Academic support
89%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
91%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
88%
med
Organisation and management
89%
high
Organisation and management
89%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
90%
high
How well organised is your course?
88%
high
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
86%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
87%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
91%
high
Student voice
81%
high
Student voice
81%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
69%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
90%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
86%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
67%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
86%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
74%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Bristol. These students are taking Plant Sciences or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Biology | A | |||||
| Chemistry | A | |||||
| Mathematics | A | |||||
| Geography | A | |||||
| Psychology | A | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Bristol graduates who took Plant Sciences - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
69%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
87%
In work, study or other activity
54%
Say it fits with future plans
45%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
14%
Elementary occupations
13%
Natural and social science professionals
11%
Business and public service associate professionals
11%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Bristol graduates who took Plant Sciences - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£23.7k
First year after graduation
£28.8k
Third year after graduation
£32.5k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Plant Sciences.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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