Plant biology encompasses research areas as diverse as cell and molecular biology, genetics, ecology and physiology. Ecology is central to developing sustainable conservation strategies. Sophisticated molecular techniques now allow us to modify plants to improve their performance. Plants provide sources of food and fuel, can act as ‘green factories’ producing products such as new drugs and plastics and can help to clean up polluted environments.

A substantial part of our graduates choose to take a further degree, a Masters or PhD. For many career paths, a further degree is an essential stepping-stone, including (but not limited to) careers in research. Our graduates are highly sought after by universities around the world, many stay in Birmingham and join one of our prestigious research groups.