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Aberystwyth University · Undergraduate
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Offered by Aberystwyth University, the BSc (Hons) Plant Biology (with integrated year in industry) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Aberystwyth, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Plants provide an essential foundation for life on earth and have a crucial role to play in solving some of the most serious problems facing the human race, such as food shortages and rising carbon emissions. Never before has there been such urgency to train a new generation of plant biologists who can develop future technologies and approaches to respond to these challenges. On the Plant Biology degree at Aberystwyth University you will study all aspects of plant life, from the molecular to the landscape levels, while also examining global issues relating to plants. International tuition fees are £20,715 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
| A-Level | BBB - BCC To include B in A-level Biology. |
| International Baccalaureate | 28 - 30 points To include 5 points in Biology at Higher Level. |
| UCAS Points | 104 |
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
International Student Fee
£20,715
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,000 | £25,000 | £26,000 |
| 3 years | £16,500 | £21,000 | £25,500 |
| 5 years | £22,000 | £27,000 | £31,500 |
UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5
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Aberystwyth University · Undergraduate
Aberystwyth University · Undergraduate
Aberystwyth University · Undergraduate
Aberystwyth University · Undergraduate
Aberystwyth University · Undergraduate

Aberystwyth University offers Plant Biology (with integrated year in industry) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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