Cork,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) - Applied Plant Biology in Cork Ireland | University College Cork
University College Cork
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Cork Ireland
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
23,500
(c. USD27,136.16)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Applied Plant Biology (APB) program tackles critical environmental challenges like climate change, loss of biodiversity, shrinking natural resources, and global food shortages. This field also focuses on harnessing plants to create innovative products including novel foods, medications, and renewable energy sources.
Students can join the Applied Plant Biology track through either the Biological and Chemical Sciences (CK402) or Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences (CK404) programs.
APB utilizes living plants to solve environmental issues and enhance food production, while also developing valuable commodities like medicines and alternative fuels. As the foundation of all food chains, plants serve as perfect biological tools for biotechnological applications.
This discipline plays a vital role in building a greener future, whether through creating carbon-sequestering agricultural and forestry practices, cultivating more productive or nutrient-dense crops, or remediating polluted soil and water systems.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
At least six subjects must be presented. Minimum grade H4 in one subject, minimum grade H5 in one subject and minimum grade O6/H7 in four other subjects. English and Irish are requirements for all programmes unless the applicant is exempt from Irish.
The following are considered Lab Science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physics with Chemistry and Agricultural Science.
Applicants will need to meet the following minimum entry requirements-
English - O6/H7
Irish - O6/H7
Maths - O6/H7 or H4
Lab Science - O6/H7 or H4
Note - H4 in either a Lab Science subject, Maths or Applied Maths or Computer Science
CAO Points - 2023 - 494
IB - 31
International Baccalaureate - The minimum acceptable level of English is English A1, A2 or B: 5 at Higher Level
IELTS - Minimum overall score of 6.5 and minimum of 6.0 in each band.
TOEFL iBT - Minimum overall score of 90 and minimum of 20 in each section
Tuition
EUR
23,500