Department of Plant Sciences |

Undergraduate

We teach across all three years of the University of Cambridge's undergraduate Natural Sciences Tripos, including lectures, lab practicals, project supervisions and field trips.

Postgraduate

We offer unrivalled training to postgraduate students completing MPhils and PhDs in plant science, including our new MPhil in Crop Science, with first-class teaching, state-of-the-art-facilities and an array of development opportunities.

Research

Our research spans the breadth of plant science, with expertise in plant diseases, crop science, molecular biology, physiology, evolution, biodiversity and conservation.

Impact

The Department has a long-established track record of innovation and has developed many specialist centres to further research and development in specialist areas.

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We're proud to provide a supportive environment for our staff and are committed to ensuring all can staff reach their full potential and feel part of our community.

Plants @ Cambridge

Plants @ Cambridge brings together plant scientists and partners from across the University and beyond - offering one of the largest concentrations of plant research in the world.

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