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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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4 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Main Site
Full Time
SEP
4 Years
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Main Site
Full Time
SEP-26
4 Years
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP
4 Years
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
King's Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
4 Years
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Together, plants and soil provide an essential resource for all terrestrial life. This is the only degree programme in the UK that focuses on this important and fascinating world.Doing a Plant and Soil Science degree at the University of Aberdeen will provide you with both core and advanced understanding of this exciting subject area. The knowledge and skills that you gain could open up a world of career opportunities for you, for instance in playing a vital role in informing the debate on climate change and global food security.The Plant and Soil Science degree provides many opportunities:Fundamental understanding of biology, how organisms workSpecialist training in plant science, soil science and its applicationsExamining the interactions and interfaceMulti-disciplinary workingRole of plants in the ecosystemApplications of plant biologyManipulating plant genomes relates to tolerance and pollutantsStudying soils across agricultural systems
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A levelA level:
BBC Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
BBBB Grades / Points required
Scottish Advanced Higher:
ABB Grades / Points required
UCAS Tariff:
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Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6):
Pass Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
32 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H3H3H3H3H3 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DMM Grades / Points required
Scottish HNC:
Pass Grades / Points required
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£9,535 per year
Students from England
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£1,820 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,535 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,535 per year
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£9,535 per year
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£24,800 per year
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£24,800 per year
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