Plant Sciences BSc (Hons)
University of Bristol
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 270 graduates of Plant Sciences BSc (Hons) and other courses in Biosciences at University of Bristol for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Biosciences.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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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 | £28000 | £26500 | £33500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24000 - £31500 | £21000 - £33000 | £25000 - £44500 |
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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 |
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Course Description
You will explore the full range of plant biology, from enzymes to ecosystems. You will gain knowledge of the diversity, evolution and function of plants and of the latest developments in functional genomics, bioinformatics, plant developmental biology, plant pathology, parasite biology, cell signalling, pollination biology, ecology, plant conservation and systems biology.
The course starts broadly and introduces more choice in years two and three, including a week-long field or laboratory-based unit and a ten-week practical research project.
The University's Botanic Garden is nearby. It was the first new university botanic garden to be built for 40 years and holds more than 4,500 plant species.
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.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Plant Sciences BSc (Hons) at University of Bristol
| 15% | Finance Professionals |
| 13% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 8% | Sales occupations |
| 7% | Protective service occupations |
| 6% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 6% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 4% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 4% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 4% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Biosciences
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Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
European Baccalaureate: 85% overall, with 8.5 in Biology and another science-related subject.
Science-related subjects include: Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Economics; Electronics; Environmental Sciences; Further Mathematics; Geography; Geology; Mathematics; Physics; Psychology; and Statistics.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees Law, Econ, Medicine, English
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
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- 7.0
- Undergraduate Degrees Law, Econ, Medicine, English
Costs
Tuition Fees Plant Sciences 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 |
| EU | £29300 | year 1 |
| International | £29300 | 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.
University Rankings
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Positions of University of Bristol in top UK and global rankings.
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Student composition of University of Bristol
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Bristol by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 22265
- postgraduates:
- 6860
- Total:
- 29125
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Plant Sciences”: 2110 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Biological Sciences (Plant Science) BSc (Hons) | The University of Edinburgh | 79% | 0% | 1% | £9250 | £34800 | 201 | Edinburgh |
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Plant Sciences BSc (Hons) | University of Bristol | 79% | 6% | 2% | £9250 | £29300 | 170 | Bristol |
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Plant Science BSc (Hons) | Canterbury Christ Church University | - | 5% | 15% | £9250 | - | 98 | Canterbury |
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Plant Science BSc (Hons) | Edge Hill University | 93% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | - | 137 | Ormskirk |
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Plant Science with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | Canterbury Christ Church University | - | 5% | 15% | £9250 | - | 98 | Canterbury |
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Plant Science with STEM Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | Edge Hill University | 92% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | - | 137 | Ormskirk |
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Molecular and Cellular Biology (with Plant Science) BSc (Hons) | University of Glasgow | 73% | 10% | 0% | - | - | 203 | Glasgow |
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Horticulture (Plant Science) BSc (Hons) | Cornwall College | 74% | - | 15% | £9250 | £10000 £16500 | - | Redruth |
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Biological Sciences (Plant Science) BSc (Hons) | The University of Edinburgh | - | - | - | £9250 | £34800 | - | Edinburgh |
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Plant Sciences BSc (Hons) | University of Bristol | - | - | - | £9250 | £29300 | - | Bristol |
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FAQ about Plant Sciences BSc (Hons) University of Bristol
- 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 £28000 15 months after graduation, £26500 3 years after graduation and £33500 after graduation.
- Finance Professionals (15%), Artistic, literary and media occupations (13%), Sales occupations (8%), Protective service occupations (7%)
- 270 graduates rated the course 79. This means that 79% 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 Sciences BSc (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Bristol.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 170 which makes it one of the 0% most difficult courses to enter among all Plant Sciences students in the UK.