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UndergraduateMaster of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C203

Plant Sciences

University of Bristol
Bristol, England
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4 yearsDuration
£31,300Per Year (Intl)
£26,500Avg. Graduate Salary
94%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Bristol, the Msci (Hon) 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 4-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 before introducing more choices in years two and three, including a week-long field or laboratory 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 Physiology and Biochemistry
Plant Molecular Biology and Genomics
Plant Diversity and Evolution
Plant Development and Morphogenesis
Plant Ecology and Conservation Biology
Plant Pathology and Parasite Biology
Advanced Functional Plant Biology
Research Project in Plant Sciences
UCAS Code:C203
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

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£31,300

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£125,200

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 GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper 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

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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About University of Bristol

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