BSc Plant Sciences
About this course
BSc in BSc Plant Sciences, a biological sciences degree focusing on plant biology from genes to ecosystems. The curriculum begins with a broad foundation across the life sciences before introducing subject choices in later years. Students complete a week-long field or laboratory-based course alongside a practical research project. Practical teaching is supported by dedicated plant growth facilities and access to the university's botanic garden collection.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA including 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. IB: 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6, 6 at Higher Level 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. BTEC: DDD in Applied Science BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, with Distinctions in five required Biology units Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
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What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 103 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 54%
- Working and studying: 13%
- Further study: 18%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 13%
- Elementary occupations: 8%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 8%
- Sales occupations: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 72%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 37%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 325 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 30%
- South East: 18%
- South West: 28%
- Wales: 4%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Plant Sciences at University of Bristol earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £36,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £48,500. The £36,000 median after five years is £10,000 more than the UK median for Plant sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Plant Sciences at University of Bristol do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Plant Sciences at University of Bristol?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Plant Sciences at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 160 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Plant Sciences at University of Bristol?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.