Back to search
MasterRecommended
Master of Plant Biology
- Colchester, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Research doctorate in plant biology.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational knowledge and practical skills related to Plant Biology.
Career outcomes
- Research and policy problems in agriculture
- Biotechnology
- Basic plant biology
Curriculum
- Doctoral research in plant biology aimed at agriculture
- Biotechnology and basic plant biology problems. Course requirements
- Credit totals and thesis or non-thesis options are set by the programme and listed on the Graduate College programme page.
Entry requirements
Academic
- UK entry: You will need a good honours degree or a Masters degree
- or equivalent
- In a related subject. A well-developed research proposal is also essential
- You will normally be required to attend an interview/Skype interview for acceptance
- acceptance is subject to research expertise in the department.
- International equivalents are listed by country on the course page.
Accepted academic background
Good master's degree (or UK 2:1/2:2 honours for some courses) in a related subject, Research proposal or department pro forma, CV, References.
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research Proposal.
How to apply
- Check the course page
- Research proposal needs and deadlines. Apply online through the postgraduate application system. Upload transcripts
- English language evidence
- Research proposal or department pro forma
- CV and references as the course asks. Attend an interview if the department requires one. Accept the offer and pay the tuition fee deposit (or show recognised sponsor funding) to receive your CAS. Apply for a Student visa with the CAS and proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £24,825 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £35,652 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Science and Health |
| Department | School of Life Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 180 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
October 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is £24,825 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £35,652 GBP. The estimated living cost is £12,768 GBP.
An interview is required.

