Ecology BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons)

.This four-year course includes an integrated foundation year, after which the syllabus follows that of the standard three-year course, BSc Ecology (C180).<br/><br/>At Aberystwyth you will be studying in an area rich in a variety of stunning landscapes, providing excellent fieldwork opportunities in natural and semi-natural habitats and ecosystems including the Cardigan Bay coastline, freshwater environments, woodlands, heaths, moorland and alpine habitats. Many nature reserves are within easy reach, including Snowdonia and the Brecon Beacons National Parks. <br/><br/>Fieldwork and practical classes form an integral part of the course throughout. Overseas field courses are also available to you, depending on module choice, enabling you to learn about tropical ecology first-hand. <br/><br/>Our teaching staff conduct research in all areas of ecology and in different parts of the world. We have established links with the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers, National Botanic Garden of Wales, Natural Resources Wales, Snowdonia National Park Authority, the RSPB and various wildlife and woodland trusts. <br/><br/>This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.<br/><br/>Our Staff<br/>The majority of teaching staff in the Department of Life Sciences are qualified to PhD level and are research active. Vocational courses also have staff whose background lies within industry. The Department has a large number of research only staff with whom students may have contact.