Plant Biology BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Plant Biology BSc (Hons)

All the food we eat stems from plants and crops. As the human population grows and our climate changes, we need to improve crop productivity. Plant and crop scientists have a vital role in the future of food.

Our plant biology degree teaches you how to experiment with and investigate plant growth. Youll understand how plants develop, reproduce and how they evolve to respond to their environment.

Benefit from our international reputation for research in plant biology. Youll be taught by experts across different aspects of plant science.

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

22/09/2025

Campus

University Park Campus

Course Address
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD

Application Details

Course Code

C202

Institution Code

N84

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

A,B,B,B,B

This qualification is only accepted in combination with two Scottish Advanced Highers at grades AB including Biology.

Access to HE Diploma

D:24,M:21

This qualification will be considered where appropriate biology content is being studied. The requirement is 60 credits- overall with 45 graded credits at Level 3. 24 credits must be achieved at Distinction plus 21 graded Level 3 credits at Merit, including 15 credits from biology units.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

30

including Higher Level Biology grade 5. Alternatively, 655 in 3 Higher Level Certificates including Higher Level Biology.

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

DDD

Applications are considered on an individual basis to ensure sufficient biology has been studied.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English and Maths grade C/4.

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

DD

This qualification will be considered alongside A Level grade B. Applications are considered on an individual basis to ensure sufficient biology has been studied. The required A Levels for mixed BTEC and A Level grade profiles depends on the science content studied in the BTEC.

Scottish Advanced Higher

A,B

To include Biology. This qualification is only accepted in combination with five Scottish Highers at grades ABBBB.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

D3,M2,M3

To include Biology.

Extended Project

A

Considered alongside 3 A Levels or equivalent including Biology.

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

D

This qualification will be considered alongside A Level grades B,B. Applications are considered on an individual basis to ensure sufficient biology has been studied. The required A Levels for mixed BTEC and A Level grade profiles depends on the science content studied in the BTEC.

AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)

A

This qualification is considered alongside 3 A-levels (or equivalent). Level 3 Core Maths qualifications from other awarding bodies are also acceptable: - Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Certificate in Mathematics in Context - OCR Level 3 Certificate in Core Maths A (MEI) - OCR Level 3 Certificate in Core Maths B (MEI)

A level

A,B,B

B,B,B

ABB including Biology. Alternatively, BBB including Biology plus an A in the EPQ or Level 3 Core Maths. Citizenship Studies, Critical Thinking, General Studies, Science and Society and Leisure Studies are not accepted.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

A

B

This qualification - or the WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate - is accepted alongside Biology plus one other additional A level or equivalent.

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