Biological Sciences (Plant Science) BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Biological Sciences (Plant Science) BSc (Hons)

Plants are fundamental to our survival, providing oxygen, food, materials and medicines, underpinning habitats, engineering soils and acting as major carbon sinks.

Advances in plant science have revolutionised our understanding of the world, and saved millions of lives from starvation. As we face a future with an increasingly variable climate, it is important to find ways to feed more people with fewer resources, whilst maintaining natural diversity and minimizing our negative impact on the planet.

Whether your interests are in pure or applied science and whether y...

Course Information

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

14/09/2026

Campus

Central area campus

Course Address
George Square
Edinburgh
EH8 9JZ

Application Details

Course Code

C200

Institution Code

E56

Points of Entry

Year 1, Year 2

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

A,A,B,B

AABB (achievement by end of S5 preferred). BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: Biology or Human Biology at B; Chemistry at B. You must have a grade A in one of Biology (or Human Biology), Chemistry, Mathematics (or Applications of Mathematics) or Physics. Advanced Higher Biology and Chemistry are recommended. We will only consider one of Biology or Human Biology; Mathematics or Applications of Mathematics. National 5s: English at C; Mathematics or Physics at B. We accept Higher Applications of Mathematics at C in place of National 5 Mathematics at B.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

37

32

from 37 points with 666 at HL to 32 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: Biology at 5; Chemistry at 5. SL: Mathematics: Analysis and approaches, Mathematics: Applications and interpretation, or Physics at 6; English at 5.

A level

A,A,A

A,B,B

AAA - ABB in one set of exams. These grades should be achieved in one set of exams. Required subjects: A levels: Biology and Chemistry, both at B or above. You must have a grade A in one of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics. GCSEs: Mathematics or Physics at B or 6 and English at C or 4.

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Scotland £1,820
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