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Plant and Soil Science

University of Aberdeen

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Old Aberdeen Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Are you interested in the complexity, fragility and potential of plants and soil? Together, plants and soil provide an essential resource for all terrestrial life. This is the only degree programme in the UK that focuses on this important and fascinating world. Doing a Plant and Soil Science degree at the University of Aberdeen will provide you with both core and advanced understanding of this exciting subject area. The knowledge and skills that you gain could open up a world of career opportunities for you, for instance in playing a vital role in informing the debate on climate change and global food security.The Plant and Soil Science degree provides many opportunities:- Fundamental understanding of biology, how organisms work- Specialist training in plant science, soil science and its applications- Examining the interactions and interface- Multi-disciplinary working- Role of plants in the ecosystem- Applications of plant biology- Manipulating plant genomes relates to tolerance and pollutants- Studying soils across agricultural systemsThis degree combines the disciplines of plants and soils, with opportunities to specialise in plant biology at different levels from genes to ecosystems, and in soils from chemistry, microbes to global geography. The University of Aberdeen has a long and, in many ways, unique tradition for teaching and research in Plant and Soil Science, and is home to a large and active group of award-winning staff in this subject.The degree is taught by a wide range of staff who are active in plant and soil research from the tropics to the Arctic our teaching is research-led, relevant and exciting. You will have opportunity to collaborate with groups at the James Hutton Institute and SFSA who undertake applied research and policy development work informing national priorities.Plant and soil students attend at least two residential field courses selected from our range of courses in the Cairngorms and Spain. You will have the opportunity to get involved in our research through summer research assistantships, project work and a compulsory final year research project

Tuition fees

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£ 24,800per year

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University information

University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

  • University League Table

    32nd

  • Campus address

    Main Site, University Office, Regent Walk, King's College, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, AB24 3FX, United Kingdom

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One of the top 20 universities for Student satisfaction (Complete University Guide league tables 2027).
Student population has over 130 nationalities and strong international global networks.
Experienced international student advisers with immigration expertise supporting students from application to graduation.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    30th out of 87 5

    11th out of 29 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 225
    168 74%

    12th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    45th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.22 80%

    26th

    7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 225
    172 77%

    7th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    94.0 94%

    3rd

    13

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.28 82%

    9th

    8

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