BSc Plant and Soil Science
Entry requirements
A level: BBC. Two Mathematics/Science subjects required. IB: 32 points including 5, 5, 5 at HL with two Mathematics/Science subjects required. SL or HL in English and Mathematics are also required. SQA Highers: BBBB. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM. Main subjects to be Science or Mathematics. (Note: BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate (Subsidiary Diploma) achieved at Distinction level, is normally acceptable in lieu of one A Level at grade B). GCSE at Grade C/4 or above is also required in English or English Language, Mathematics and either Chemistry, Physics or Dual Award Science. Irish Leaving Certificate: Five subjects at Higher at H3. Two Mathematics/Science subjects required. O4 in English and Mathematics is also required.
About this course
BSc in Biological Sciences and Geography, focusing on the study of plants and soil systems. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Fieldwork, Project Management, Environmental Analysis, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students undertake an independent research project within an academic research group during the final year.
Modules
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- Frontiers in Biological Sciences
- Diversity of Life 1
- Ecology and Environmental Science
- Diversity of Life 2
- The Cell
- Biological Enhanced Skills Training (BEST)
- Ecology
- Plants, People, and the Environment (BI25P4)
- Introduction to Genetics
- The Living Landscape (BI25FB)
- Statistical Analysis of Biological Data
- Plant - Environment Interactions
- Gateway to Honours Project
- Environmental Analysis
- Global Soils and the Environment
- Plants, Soils and Sustainability
- Ecosystem Processes
- SBS Honours Project