Biology is the study of life and embraces many different areas of both biological and biomedical interest. Studies range from exploring molecular structures, to understanding how genes work, the development and behaviour of microorganisms, plants and animals, their evolution, and their environmental interactions and impacts. It reveals core scientific knowledge of how cells and organisms function, and results in applications that underpin up-to-the-minute technological and scientific advances. You will investigate how plants grow and develop, how they respond and interact with their environment, and how they evolve. Edinburgh has a strong international reputation for plant science research and a range of research opportunities is available. This area ranges from topics such as the future of food production to the biotechnological use of plants as vaccines. There is close collaboration with the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.