BScPlant Biology (with integrated year in industry)

Study location	United Kingdom, Aberystwyth
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	4 years
Study language	English
Awards	BSc
Course code	C202

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) good results in Biology The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL, sufficient results in secondary school final exams or other equivalent Additionally, state English examination results are accepted as proof of proficency.

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	courses.aber.ac.uk/..lant-biology-industry

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

Year 1

Biochemistry and the Cellular Basis of Life
Ecology *
Evolution and the Diversity of Life
Exploring Genetics
Microbial Diversity *
Molecular Laboratory Skills
Soils and their Management
Study and Communication Skills *
The Biosphere
The Development and Management of British Habitats *
The Green Planet *

• Also available partially or entirely through the medium of Welsh

Year 2

CORE
Agronomy and Crop Improvement
Climate Change: Plants, Animals and Ecosystems
Ecological Surveying *
Research Methods *

OPTIONS
Applied Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics
Aquatic Botany
Arctic Ecology Field Course *

Year 3

Work Experience

Year 4

CORE
Communicating Research *
Crop and Grassland Production Science
Dissertation *
Microbial Pathogenesis
The Agri-Environment

OPTIONS
Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics
Conservation Genetics *
Terrestrial Ecology Field Course
Tropical Rainforest Ecology and Conservation (Trec) Field Course

• Also available partially or entirely through the medium of Welsh

Career opportunities

Students can engage in careers in the following areas:

Horticultural / Agricultural production
Habitat surveying and Conservation
Education and public engagement
Plant Breeding
Plant Biotechnology
Consultancy
Plant research –graduate positions
Ph.D. research