UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C200

Biological Sciences (Plant Science)

Name: Biological Sciences (Plant Science)
Price: 38900 GBP
Availability: InStock

The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland

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4 yearsDuration

£38,900Per Year (Intl)

£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary

87%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by The University of Edinburgh, the BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences (Plant Science) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Plants are fundamental to our survival, providing oxygen, food, materials and medicines, underpinning habitats, engineering soils and acting as major carbon sinks. Advances in plant science have revolutionised our understanding of the world, and saved millions of lives from starvation. As we face a future with an increasingly variable climate, it is important to find ways to feed more people with fewer resources, whilst maintaining natural diversity and minimizing our negative impact on the planet. International tuition fees are £38,900 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £26,000 within three years, a 96% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Plant Diversity and Evolution

Cell and Molecular Biology

Plant Physiology and Development

Genetics and Genomics

Plant Ecology and Conservation

Research Methods and Statistics

Plant Biotechnology and Applications

Field Studies and Practical Botany

UCAS Code:C200

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA - ABB

AAA - ABB in one set of exams. These grades should be achieved in one set of exams. Required subjects: A levels: Biology and Chemistry, both at B or above. You must have a grade A in one of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics. GCSEs: Mathematics or Physics at B or 6 and English at C or 4.

International Baccalaureate

37 - 32 points

from 37 points with 666 at HL to 32 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: Biology at 5; Chemistry at 5. SL: Mathematics: Analysis and approaches, Mathematics: Applications and interpretation, or Physics at 6; English at 5.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	6	6	6	6

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£38,900

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£155,600

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — The University of Edinburgh

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£27,000	£30,000	£34,000
3 years	£19,500	£26,000	£31,000
5 years	£27,000	£34,500	£45,500

UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course

UK average

Salary 3 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary

This course

£26,000

UK average

£28,000

Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 23% above UK average salary

This course

£34,500

UK average

£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH03-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working

10%Studying

10%Work & Study

5%Seeking Work

95%Professional Jobs

Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject area average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

79%

Overall

Teaching on my course

87%

Learning opportunities

82%

Assessment and feedback

63%

Academic support

87%

Organisation and management

76%

Learning resources

86%

Student voice

72%

Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2

94%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

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