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Environmental Biology BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Environmental Biology BSc (Hons)
Are you passionate about environmental protection, wildlife conservation and ecology?
Our course uncovers the human impacts on our natural environment. You will study environmental threats and management. The biggest threats to biodiversity are climate change, habitat loss, invasive species. Youll study the effect of these threats, and learn ways to manage and reduce them.
All environmental sciences students will complete fieldwork and gain practical skills. This real-world experience allows you to apply your knowledge and develop the skills which are in demand by ...
Are you passionate about environmental protection, wildlife conservation and ecology?<br/><br/>Our course uncovers the human impacts on our natural environment. You will study environmental threats and management. The biggest threats to biodiversity are climate change, habitat loss, invasive species. Youll study the effect of these threats, and learn ways to manage and reduce them.<br/><br/>All environmental sciences students will complete fieldwork and gain practical skills. This real-world experience allows you to apply your knowledge and develop the skills which are in demand by the environmental sector. <br/><br/>Topics include:<br/>- Ecology<br/><br/><br/>- Conservation<br/><br/><br/>- Animal behaviour<br/><br/><br/>- Botany<br/><br/><br/>- Sustainability<br/><br/><br/>- Environmental protection<br/><br/><br/>Our flexible course means you can choose the modules that interest you most. <br/><br/>**Practical work**<br/>Youll gain experience in surveying techniques that are used when working as an ecologist. Day trips, field work and visits to local sites will include activities such as:<br/><br/><br/>- bat surveys<br/><br/><br/>- phase one habitat surveys<br/><br/><br/>- sustainable homes<br/><br/><br/>- renewable energy<br/><br/><br/>- winter tree ID<br/><br/><br/>Youll be taught by active researchers who work with environmental consultancies on bioenergy technology projects. Ecologists from local consultancies deliver training and expertise.<br/><br/>**Placement opportunity**<br/>Get real-life experience with a possible industry placement year.<br/><br/>**Study abroad**<br/>Youll have the opportunity to apply to study abroad and gain a global perspective of environmental science
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
University Park Campus
Application Details
29 January
Application deadline
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Course Code
C150
Institution Code
N84
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,B,B,B,B This qualification is only accepted in combination with two Scottish Advanced Highers at grades AB including Biology. Access to HE DiplomaD:24,M:21 This qualification will be considered where appropriate biology content is being studied. The requirement is 60 credits- overall with 45 graded credits at Level 3. 24 credits must be achieved at Distinction plus 21 graded Level 3 credits at Merit, including 15 credits from biology units. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme30 including Higher Level Biology grade 5. Alternatively, 655 in 3 Higher Level Certificates including Higher Level Biology. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDD Applications are considered on an individual basis to ensure sufficient biology has been studied. GCSE/National 4/National 5GCSE English and Maths grade C/4. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DD This qualification will be considered alongside A Level grade B. Applications are considered on an individual basis to ensure sufficient biology has been studied. The required A Levels for mixed BTEC and A Level grade profiles depends on the science content studied in the BTEC. Scottish Advanced HigherA,B To include Biology. This qualification is only accepted in combination with five Scottish Highers at grades ABBBB. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalD3,M2,M3 To include Biology. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)A B This qualification or the WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate - is accepted alongside Biology plus one other additional A level or equivalent. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)D This qualification will be considered alongside A Level grades B,B. Applications are considered on an individual basis to ensure sufficient biology has been studied. The required A Levels for mixed BTEC and A Level grade profiles depends on the science content studied in the BTEC. A levelA,B,B To include Biology. Citizenship Studies, Critical Thinking, General Studies, Science and Society and Leisure Studies not accepted. |
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £28,600 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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