ObjectivesThe interaction between living organisms and their environment is a subject of increased public concern and debate. Environmental Biology has its major emphasis on natural populations, their evolution, regulation and conservation. Well-informed graduates are needed to contribute to the debate to ensure that we safeguard our natural environment and the biodiversity that it supports.
Entry requirementsThere are different entry qualifications for each programme. Some programmes require you to have a certain amount of knowledge in a subject before you begin the degree programme – this is called a ‘subject requirement’. Other programmes do not have any specific subject requirements. All programmes will, however, expect you to have reached a certain standard in your education and will ask you to achieve certain grades in your examinations. Most programmes have a standard offer so that you know in advance what you are likely to need. Please note that even if you have the minimum entry qualifications, you are not necessarily guaranteed a place on the degree programme.
Academic titleBSc Environmental Biology
Course descriptionYear 1
-Humans and the Changing World
-Exploiters and Exploited
-Ecology: Species and their Interactions
-Plant Structure and Function
-Soil: Principles and Management
-The Living Cell
-Genes and Chromosomes
-Introductory Microbiology
-Mammals: Diversity, Behaviour and Conservation
Year 2
-Evolution and Development
-Habitat Management
-Evolution and Classification of Plant Diversity
-Applied Ecology
-Practical Skills: Field Course
-Science Communication
-Molecular Biology of Gene Expression
-Vertebrate Zoology
-Environmental Systems
-Environmental Monitoring
-Flora of Britain
Final Year
-Research Project
-Advanced Experimental Design and Interpretation
-Applied and Environmental Microbiology
-Conservation Biology
-Botany Field Course or Marine Biology Field Course
-Environmental Issues
-Animal Diversity
-Ecological Physiology and Biochemistry
-Soil, Vegetation and Atmosphere
-Soil and the Global Environment