Plant Science BSc (Hons)

Course content What will you study?

Here is an overview of current modules available on this course. Regular updates may mean that exact module titles may differ.

Year 1

Mandatory

• Cell Biology
• Introduction to Ecology
• Introduction to Environmental Science
• Classification and Species Identification

Optional

• Introduction to Forensic Biology
• Introduction to Biological Chemistry
• Environmental Issues Past and Present

Year 2

Mandatory

• Plant Biology
• Project and Career Development
• Molecular Genetics and Conservation

Optional

• Field Techniques and Identification Skills
• Microbiology
• Work Experience
• Infectious Agents and Allergens
• Ecology of Fresh Waters
• Ecology Individuals to Ecosystems
• Soils and the Environment
• Geographical Information Systems

Year 3

Mandatory

• Independent Study
• Plant Development and Physiology
• Adaptations to Extreme Environments
• Residential Ecology Field Trip
• Restoration Ecology

Optional

• Genomics and Bioinformatics
• Work Experience
• Biological Indicators for Crime Reporting
• Extension Module
• Research Methods and Research Project
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Landscape Ecology
• Conservation Ecology of Habitats and Species
• Applied GIS and Remote Sensing
• Countryside Conservation and Agricultural Change

Student's view

Tom Welsh talks about his experiences studying Plant Sciences at Worcester.

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