Plants are fundamental to life on Earth. They are the source of the oxygen we breathe, the drugs that we develop and the food that we eat. It is, then, a major area of biology. This degree encompasses plant diversity, structure, evolution, taxonomy and physiology and will provide you with a solid theoretical grounding in the subject while building your practical expertise using relevant technology. Appealing to those with a passion for the subject, you will study recent advances, hone your biological research skills and undertake extensive practical and fieldwork activities that will prepare you for a future career in this branch of science.
Course Details - Modules
Please visit our website for information on available modules.
Course Details – Assessment Method
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. Examinations include seen papers and open book assessments.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January 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.
Application Codes
Course code:
CC22
Institution code:
E42
Campus Name:
Ormskirk (Main Campus)
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
A minimum of five subjects at Grade H1-H3 will be required.
Please note, the above represents an example of how you can achieve the required number of tariff points, however you can also achieve this with other combinations.
A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.
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).
Please note, the above represents an example of how you can achieve the required number of tariff points, however you can also achieve this with other combinations.
A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.
As long as 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 the Welsh Baccalaureate and 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 study@edgehill.ac.uk.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
