MSci Plant Sciences (C203)
2021 entry
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| UCAS code | C203 |
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| Application method | UCAS |
| Course duration | 4 year(s) full-time |
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| Location of course | Clifton campus |
| Part-time study | Part-time study is not available for this course. |
About MSci Plant Sciences
At Bristol you will study the full range of plant biology, from enzymes to ecosystems. You will gain knowledge of the diversity, evolution and function of plants and 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 degree starts broadly, before introducing more choice in years two and three, including a week-long field or laboratory course and a ten-week practical research project.
The University's Botanic Garden is nearby. It was the first new university botanic gardens to be built for 40 years and holds more than 4,500 plant species.
The MSci is particularly suitable for students who are planning to continue in plant science research and would like the extra experience and competitive edge when applying for PhDs or research jobs.
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Typical offer for MSci Plant Sciences - applicants must meet one of the following
| A-level Standard offer |
AAA including two science-related subjects |
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| A-level Contextual offer What is a contextual offer? | ABB including AB in two science-related subjects |
| International Baccalaureate Diploma Standard offer |
36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6, 6 at Higher Level in two science-related subjects |
| International Baccalaureate Diploma Contextual offer What is a contextual offer? |
32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level, including 6, 5 at Higher Level in two science-related subjects |
| Cambridge Pre-U offer | Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/ D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/ M2 is B and M3 is C |
| Access to HE Diploma offer | Access to HE Diploma in Applied Science, Biology combined with Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Bioscience, Life Science, or Science. The 45 graded Level 3 credits must include:
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| BTEC offer | DDD DDD in Applied Science (General, Biomedical or Physical Science), or Animal Management with either Distinctions in specified units (please see UK Qualifications page for further info), or A at A level in a science-related subject. |
| Scottish Qualifications Authority offer | Advanced Higher: AA in two science-related subjects and Standard Higher: AAAAB |
| Welsh Baccalaureate offer | Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade |
| European Baccalaureate offer | 85% overall, with 8.5 in two science-related subjects |
| UK qualifications | Further information about UK qualifications |
| International qualifications | Accepted international qualifications |
Specified subjects
Science-related subjects include: Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Economics; Electronics; Environmental Sciences; Further Mathematics; Geography; Geology; Mathematics; Physics; Psychology; and Statistics.
Applicants must also meet these requirements
| GCSE profile requirements | Profile: No specific subjects required. Further information about GCSE requirements and profile levels. |
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| English language requirements | If English is not your first language, you need to meet this profile level: Profile E Further information about English language requirements and profile levels. |
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