UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C201

Plant Sciences

Name: Plant Sciences
Price: 31300 GBP
Availability: InStock

University of Bristol

Bristol, England

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3 yearsDuration

£31,300Per Year (Intl)

£26,500Avg. Graduate Salary

94%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Bristol, the BSc (Hons) Plant Sciences provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Bristol, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. 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 one-week field or laboratory-based unit and a ten-week practical research project. International tuition fees are £31,300 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,000 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Plant Cell Biology and Physiology

Plant Diversity and Evolution

Plant Genetics and Genomics

Plant Development and Morphogenesis

Plant-Pathogen Interactions

Ecological Plant Biology

Functional Genomics and Bioinformatics

Plant Sciences Research Project

UCAS Code:C201

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA - ABB

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.

International Baccalaureate

32 - 36 points

Standard offer: 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6, 6 at Higher Level in Biology and another science-related subject. Contextual offer: 32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level, including 6, 5 at Higher Level 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.

🗣️ 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

£31,300

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£93,900

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.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Bristol

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£24,000	£26,500	£30,000
3 years	£22,500	£28,000	£34,500
5 years	£29,000	£36,000	£48,500

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

£28,000

UK average

£28,000

Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 29% above UK average salary

This course

£36,000

UK average

£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,000 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

46%Working

22%Studying

12%Work & Study

8%Seeking Work

63%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-level average

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

91%

Overall

Teaching on my course

94%

Learning opportunities

92%

Assessment and feedback

82%

Academic support

100%

Organisation and management

100%

Learning resources

88%

Student voice

83%

Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2

100%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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