Edge Hill University
Plant Science BSc (Hons)
Edge Hill University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 30 graduates of Plant Science BSc (Hons) and other courses in Biosciences at Edge Hill University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Biosciences.

Overall student satisfaction
93 /100
30 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Biosciences

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Biosciences at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £20000 £19500 £25000
25-75 percentile range £19000 - £25000 £17000 - £23500 £19500 - £30500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Biosciences

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25000 £19000 £22167
25-75 percentile range £21000 - £28000 £15250 - £22750 £18233 - £28033

Course Description

Plant scientists travel the world and study the fundamental and applied aspects of plants. This degree incorporates extensive practical work underpinned by relevant theory. It provides an opportunity to gain a rare qualification in canopy biology and access.

Plants are vital for life on Earth. They provide us with the oxygen we breathe, the food we eat, and the drugs that may save our lives. On our plant science degree, we’ll teach you about the diversity of plant life, how it is maintained and its uses for humans.

During the degree, you’ll spend around 70 per cent of your time in the lab or in the field. This includes taking trips to overseas destinations, such as Cyprus and Tenerife to study the plant diversity in these areas. You’ll use industry-standard technology to hone your practical and research skills. There’s also a chance to gain an extra qualification in canopy biology and access – unique in the UK.

Your tutors are published plant science researchers, contributing to some of the best plant science journals in the world. They’ll teach you relevant, contemporary skills and theory.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Plant Science BSc (Hons) at Edge Hill University

15% Teaching Professionals
10% Managers, directors and senior officials
10% Business and public service associate professionals
10% Caring personal services
10% Teaching Professionals
10% Sales occupations
5% Elementary occupations
5% Media Professionals
5% Artistic, literary and media occupations
5% Finance Professionals

Assessment is through a mixture of coursework and examinations tailored to suit the knowledge and skills required for each module. A wide range of coursework is employed which may include practical portfolios, voucher specimens, project reports, individual and group presentations.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

Preferably to include Biology or a related subject, such as Chemistry, Environmental Science or Geography. Other subjects will be considered if you have demonstrable interest or experience in plant science. Plus GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent).

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Biosciences

Qualification requirements

If you have a minimum of two A Levels (or equivalent), there is no maximum number of qualifications that we will accept UCAS points from. This includes additional qualifications such as Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), AS Levels that haven’t been continued to A Level, and General Studies AS or A Level awards.

For further information on how you can meet the entry requirements, including details of alternative qualifications, please visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/offers or contact our Course Enquiries Team on 01695 657000 or email [email protected].

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees

International students should visit our website for further information: www.edgehill.ac.uk/international
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Plant Science, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Plant Science BSc (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

August 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)
  • year 2
  • year 3

UCAS application code:

CC22

University Rankings

#62
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of Edge Hill University

among 379 universities in England UK
based on 18 different rankings

Positions of Edge Hill University in top UK and global rankings.

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About Edge Hill University

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Student composition of Edge Hill University

undergraduates:
9965
postgraduates:
1920
Total:
11885
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Where is this programme taught

Ormskirk (Main Campus)
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FAQ about Plant Science BSc (Hons) Edge Hill University

  • Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.

  • The median salary of graduates of this course was £20000 15 months after graduation, £19500 3 years after graduation and £25000 after graduation.

  • Teaching Professionals (15%), Managers, directors and senior officials (10%), Business and public service associate professionals (10%), Caring personal services (10%)

  • 30 graduates rated the course 93. This means that 93% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.

  • Plant Science BSc (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Edge Hill University.

  • It is pretty easy to get accepted based on UCAS tariff scores (lowest 1% Percentile among all Plant Sciences students in the UK). Other criteria may have been valued for acceptance apart from UCAS tariff scores.