BSc Ecology and Environmental Biology
University of Essex
Key Information
Campus location
Colchester, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
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Pace
Full time
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Introduction
BSc Ecology and Environmental Biology
Our BSc Ecology and Environmental Biology course explores the diversity of the living world, across levels of biological organisation, from genes to individuals, their populations, and the communities they form, up to entire ecosystems.
Building on research produced in our School of Life Sciences, you will examine these concepts across terrestrial, marine, and freshwater systems, examining taxa from smallest microbes to the largest organisms on Earth.
This course investigates the role biodiversity plays in supporting ecosystem functions and the flow of ecosystem services on which humanity depends, alongside how biodiversity and ecosystem functioning are changing in response to multiple interacting stressors (eg climate change, chemical pollution, habitat loss etc.) as we progress in the Anthropocene.
You will develop strong practical and data-handling skills for management solutions to tackle the challenges to ecosystems that the Anthropocene brings. You will also have the option to train in tropical marine biology in Indonesia, and environmental biology and ecology in our new Arctic field course.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available, please visit the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Year 1
- Molecular Cell Biology
- Animal Evolution, Ecology and Behaviour
- Genetics and Evolution
- Transferable Skills in Life Sciences
- Plant Biology and Ecosystems
- Quantitative methods for Life Sciences
- Microbiology
Year 2
- Biodiversity: From Genes to Ecosystems
- Professional skills for Ecological and Marine Scientists
- Molecular Ecology
Final Year
- Research Project in Life Sciences
- Biogeography
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Career Opportunities
Graduates from this degree will be well equipped to tackle the global ecological crises we face in the 21st century.
Demand for qualified life scientists continues to grow and our course will equip you with the analytical and computational skills that are in high demand by employers.
Recent graduates have gone on to work in a range of different careers in organisations which include the Sainsbury Laboratory (University of Cambridge), Suffolk County Council, Essex Wildlife Trust and Natural England. Others have chosen to enhance their career opportunities by studying for MSc, MSD (Masters of Research) or PhD degrees.
We also work with our University's Student Development Team to help you find out about further work experience, internships, placements, and voluntary opportunities.
Program delivery
BSc Ecology and Environmental Biology: 3 years
BSc Ecology and Environmental Biology (Including Year Abroad): 4 years
BSc Ecology and Environmental Biology (Including Placement Year): 4 years