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Plant Sciences MSci (Hons)

University of Bristol

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  • Qualification

    Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP-22

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

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 of 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 degree starts broadly before introducing more choice in years two and three, including a week-long field or laboratory course and a ten-week practical research project.The University Botanic Garden is nearby. It was the first new university botanic garden to be built for 40 years and holds more than 4,500 plant species.The MSci is particularly suited to students who are planning to continue in plant science research and would like extra experience and a competitive edge when applying for PhDs or research jobs.

Application deadline

15 January

Tuition fees

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£ 24,700per year

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : ABB - AAA

Standard offer: AAA including two science-related subjectsContextual offer: ABB including AB in two science-related subjectsPlease visit: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/for more information about contextual offers.

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University information

University of Bristol

University of Bristol

  • University League Table

    17th

  • Campus address

    University of Bristol, Senate House, Tyndall Avenue, Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1TH, England

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Bristol is one of the UK’s leading research universities, with a curriculum informed by the latest research and degrees taught by expert academics.
Around a quarter of Bristol students are international, with students from over 150 countries helping to create a friendly and diverse community.
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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    11th out of 100 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 240
    160 72%

    15th

    1

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76 76%

    33rd

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.17 83%

    25th

    12

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