Plant Biology (with integrated year in industry)
Aberystwyth University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Penglais Campus CN

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-26

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Duration

4 Years

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

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Penglais Campus CN

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Full Time

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SEP-26

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4 Years

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Plants provide an essential foundation for life on earth and have a crucial role to play in solving some of the most serious problems facing the human race, such as food shortages and rising carbon emissions. Never before has there been such urgency to train a new generation of plant biologists who can develop future technologies and approaches to respond to these challenges. On the Plant Biology degree at Aberystwyth University you will study all aspects of plant life, from the molecular to ...Read more

Plants provide an essential foundation for life on earth and have a crucial role to play in solving some of the most serious problems facing the human race, such as food shortages and rising carbon emissions. Never before has there been such urgency to train a new generation of plant biologists who can develop future technologies and approaches to respond to these challenges. On the Plant Biology degree at Aberystwyth University you will study all aspects of plant life, from the molecular to the landscape levels, while also examining global issues relating to plants. You will discover how plant-based technologies can help us meet the demands of a growing human population and respond to global threats including food security and climate change.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
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54/91
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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51st
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
45th
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16 Jul 25

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28 Jan 25

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBB - BCC Grades / Points required

A level:

BCC - BBB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

104 - 120 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

28 - 30 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDD - DDM Grades / Points required

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£18,830 per year

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Books, Equipment & Stationery - £150

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Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth University, Reception, Penglais Aberystwyth Ceredigion SY23 3FL United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Aberystwyth  0.4 miles away

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