MSc Botany and Plant Science

Plants are the ultimate solar-powered biological systems selected by evolution. Botany and Plant Science conduct research on plants at all levels, including ecosystems, communities, species, individuals, tissues, cells and molecules (e.g., genetics, biochemistry). We investigate many types of plants including algae (e.g., seaweeds, diatoms), mosses, ferns, gymnosperms and flowering (seed) plants, including wild plants, model genetic organisms (e.g., Arabidopsis) and cultivated plants (e.g., crops, forestry). Plant research is the key biosciences topic for future sustainable development, particularly in developing countries.

The School of Natural Sciences is a School in the College of Science and Engineering and includes the subject areas of Botany & Plant Science, Earth & Ocean Sciences, Environmental Science, Marine Science, Physics & Zoology. We have a strong tradition of excellence in research and scientific education. The School has over 130 staff members, 1600 undergraduate and 130 postgraduate students (MSc & PhD). Our staff and students have come from all over the world and the School aims to provide an excellent and exciting environment to learn, work and develop.

Candidates for the degree of PhD or MSc by research must have reached a high honours standard (minimum H2.2 [or equivalent international qualification] for an MSc) at the examination for the primary degree or presented such other evidence as will satisfy the Head of School and the College of his/her fitness.

IELTS: 6.5 overall, no less than 5.5 in any one component.
TOEFL: 88 overall 7-11 Listening, 16-17 Speaking, 18-20 Writing, 8-12 Reading