Ecological and Environmental Sciences with Management
Entry requirements
A level
Required subjects: A Levels: two of Biology*, Chemistry*, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Mathematics*, or Physics* (*include at least one) at B. GCSEs: Mathematics at B or 6 and English at C or 4.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
34 points with 555 at HL - 32 points with 555 at HL. Required subjects: HL: two of Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Mathematics Analysis and approaches, Mathematics: Applications and interpretation, or Physics at 5. SL: English at 5 and Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or Mathematics: Applications and interpretation at 5 (if not at HL).
Scottish Higher
ABBB by end of S5 or AAAB by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: two of Biology*, Chemistry*, Environmental Science, Geography, Mathematics/Applications of Mathematics*, or Physics* (*include at least one) at B. National 5s: Mathematics or Applications of Mathematics at B and English at C.
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About this course
Are you passionate about interactions between humans and the natural world?
Are you concerned about our impact on the planet?
Then ecological and environmental sciences may be for you.
Our world is suffering from:
* rapid climate change
* the over-exploitation of natural resources
* the degradation of natural habitats
This degree will help you address some of the greatest environmental challenges facing our planet.
**What is ecological and environmental science?**
* Ecological sciences study how organisms interact with each other, as well as their physical, chemical and biological environment.
* Environmental science is an integrated science. We apply biological, chemical and physical sciences to understand the natural environment and how it is changing.
Understanding both is vital for managing changing environments for a more sustainable future.
If you are interested in the environment as well as business and management, this is the perfect degree for you.
You will also study:
* business
* management
* economics courses
This is a great choice if you are looking to enter:
* policy-making
* consulting
* natural resource management
Making a difference starts here. Are you ready?
**What will I learn?**
Our programme has a strong focus on data-driven innovation and computational analysis. Demand is growing for these data skills across a range of employment sectors.
We will teach you to:
* understand environmental issues
* design robust strategies for sample collection
* make ecological and environmental measurements
* critically evaluate ecological data sets using modern statistic analysis
* measure progress and efficiency of conservation and environmental management plans
* use enhanced planning and management skills to develop solutions to environmental problems
* understand the science to contribute to difficult management questions and policy
* be aware of conflicts between humans and the natural world - and how human pressures are changing our planet
* understand the role of business and economics in the management of natural resources
We also have an extensive network of experts contributing to this degree. They can help you gain valuable real-world experience to produce meaningful change. You will have valuable networking and potential employment opportunities.
**Open to a world of possibilities**
We are one of the largest and most successful groupings of geographers, Earth and environmental scientists in the UK. Many of them are world experts in their field. Our staff will incorporate their latest research in your teaching, and share our discoveries in a range of areas from the tropics to the poles.
Join us and help tackle today's greatest challenges.
* We are 15th in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2023.
* We are in the world's top 20 universities for Earth and marine sciences.
* We are also in the UK top 10 for natural sciences and environmental sciences (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022).
* Get advice and guidance with our dedicated Careers Service.
Our Centre for Sustainable Forests and Landscapes is linked to this degree.
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