Programme Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this programme a student should be able to:

• Demonstrate in written, oral and visual form a foundation level of knowledge and understanding of the biological, physical and quantitative sciences underpinning Plant Sciences.
• Demonstrate awareness, particularly in relation to the contributions that plant science makes to society, such as maintaining biodiversity, assessing the impacts of global change, reducing environmental pollution and ensuring sustainable food and energy production, taking into account scientific, social, political, moral and ethical considerations.
• Articulate the fundamental concepts in plant science.
• Discuss current research developments in plant science.
• Review and criticise published scientific information.
• Carry out research and develop technical competence in order to work accurately, efficiently and safely in the field and in a laboratory using modern research facilities.
• Demonstrate numerical competency and the ability to analyse quantitative data by appropriate statistical tests, using spreadsheets and other software.
• Collaborate effectively in teams and work independently.
• Communicate accurately, clearly, persuasively and imaginatively, in both oral and written form.