BSc (Hons) Environmental Biology

You’ll study organisms in their natural environment, understand how external pressures impact upon them, and learn how these can be managed. You’ll also study the social and economic forces affecting the environment today, making this course up to date and relevant to your future career. We’ve designed this course to meet the needs of employers so a strong emphasis is put on the development of practical skills such as data collection and analysis, along with techniques such as GIS and laboratory procedures. You’ll gain experience of undertaking field research and survey, including a residential field course to the island of Cumbrae. You’ll also have the option to take an overseas field course. What you study Year 1 Life on Earth Introductory Physiology Molecules and Cells Practical Modules Option module from Plant Science or Concepts in Forensic Biology Year 2 Microbiology Biochemistry Physiology and the Environment Animal Behaviour Practical Module Option module from Biology of Disease Microbes and Man Clinical Care of Exotic Species Valuing the Earth Year 3 Scientific Communication: Dissertation and Statistics Freshwater Biology Population & Community Ecology Environmental Toxicology Environmental Microbiology Option from Marine Biology or Applied Terrestrial Ecology Year 4 Human and Ecosystem Health Environmental Management Honours project Option module from Advances in Aquatic Sciences or Biodiversity Pattern & Process Study modules mentioned above are indicative only. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study. You can view a list of all current modules in our module catalogue.