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The program begins with a broad foundation before offering increased specialization in the second and third years, featuring a week-long field or lab component along with an intensive ten-week research project.
Nearby lies the University Botanic Garden, notable as the first new academic botanical garden established in four decades, housing over 4,500 plant species.
The MSci program is especially designed for aspiring plant science researchers, providing valuable experience and a competitive advantage for PhD applications or research positions.
Students will examine plant biology at all scales, from molecular processes to ecological systems. The curriculum covers plant diversity, evolution, and function, while incorporating cutting-edge topics like functional genomics, bioinformatics, developmental biology, pathology, parasitology, cellular communication, pollination ecology, conservation strategies, and systems biology.