Molecular and Cellular Biology (with Plant Science) BSc (Hons)
University of Glasgow
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Gilmorehill (Main) Campus

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Gilmorehill (Main) Campus

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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Plant science combines a broad range of approaches to understand how plants function in the natural world.You will gain hands-on experience of modern laboratory techniques.Life Sciences at GlasgowWith hands-on experience and flexible degrees, studying at the School of Life Sciences challenges you to apply the theory of the classroom in practical situations, in the lab or the field. We offer an extremely wide range of courses in human and animal biology, biomolecular sciences, infection and ...Read more

Plant science combines a broad range of approaches to understand how plants function in the natural world.

You will gain hands-on experience of modern laboratory techniques.

Life Sciences at Glasgow

With hands-on experience and flexible degrees, studying at the School of Life Sciences challenges you to apply the theory of the classroom in practical situations, in the lab or the field. We offer an extremely wide range of courses in human and animal biology, biomolecular sciences, infection and immunity.

Our aim is to offer internationally competitive degrees that meet the needs of today’s science graduates. To achieve this aim, we utilise the research and teaching strengths of the College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences to provide our graduates with the skills necessary for success in any chosen career.

We have a large and diverse student body, which includes Scottish, UK, EU and international students. We regularly welcome visiting and exchange students, and we believe in the many advantages our students gain from adding an international dimension to their studies.

Strengths of the school include:

  • substantial flexibility within our range of degree programmes
  • an opportunity for you to gain experience working or studying abroad
  • annual field courses to destinations around the globe
  • access to the University’s world-renowned museums of Anatomy and Zoology
  • top-quality student experience.

CAREER PROSPECTS

There are increasing opportunities in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical and fermentation industries, particularly for those graduates with interests in plant molecular biology and biotechnology.

Graduates with ecological interests are increasingly being employed to monitor the environmental aspects of such industries and in conservation work. Other areas of employment include the Scientific Civil Service, government research laboratories and teaching.

CAREER OPTIONS

  • Computational biologist
  • Bioinformatician
  • Genetic counsellor
  • Plant technologist
  • Biotechnologist
  • Molecular geneticist
  • Molecular biologist
  • Clinical researcher
  • Epidemiologist
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
67/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
11th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
28th
Molecular Biology, Biophysics and Biochemistry
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 94 = 6% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
6%
Employment rate
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Molecular Biology, Biophysics and Biochemistry graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Molecular Biology graduate salary
£20,000
Plant Sciences
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 93 = 7% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
7%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
89%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Plant Sciences graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Plant Sciences graduate salary
£19,000
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28 Feb 24

Nice student community, individual teaching staff very friendly. However, the admin is disgraceful, disorganised and prone to last minute changes. The department has no regrad to..Read more

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19 Feb 24

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