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BSc (Hons) Biology and Environmental Science

Keele University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Our combined honours Biology and Environmental Science BSc will provide you with a breadth of knowledge and diverse skills across two exciting scientific subject areas.

From assessing the effect of medication on the human body and exploring methods to prevent species extinction, to finding solutions to counter the devastating impact humans are having on the planet; many of society's biggest global challenges are connected to biology and environmental science. Studying environmental science will enable you to integrate scientific knowledge, and an awareness of social, economic and ethical issues, to address the management of the environment and problems such as water pollution and water resource scarcity. The biology component of this programme covers a range of fundamentals, as well as topics including physiology and anatomy, ecology and plant biology, and animal behaviour and microbes, viruses and parasites.

General Eligibility

A LEVEL REQUIREMENTS

  • A Level requirement ABC/BBB

  • To include 1 science A level. Science subjects include: Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Food Science/Technology, Further Maths, Geography, Geology, Human Biology, Maths, Physics, Psychology, Sports Science and Statistics. 

GCSE REQUIREMENTS

  • Maths at C (or 4)

  • English C (or 4)

BTEC

  • BTEC requirements DDM in a Science based subject.

  • BTEC Subsidary in Applied Science accepted.

  • You must also have taken sufficient Science credits, please contact us for advice.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

COMPULSORY MODULES

  • Physiology and Anatomy

  • Fundamentals of Biology

  • Core Practical Skills

  • Introductory Environmental Chemistry

  • Studying the Environment

  • Academic, Professional and Fieldwork Skills

  • Climate Change: The Scientific and Societal Context

2 Year 2

COMPULSORY MODULES

  • Microbes, Viruses and Parasites

  • Environmental Biology

  • Practical Skills in Bioscience

  • Research and Analytical Skills

  • Human Impact on the Environment, scientific perspectives

  • Environmental Impact Assessment: Practical Geographical and Environmental Skills

  • Environmental Analytical Methods

  • Geographical and Environmental Field Skills

OPTIONAL MODULES

  • Human Impact on the Environment, scientific perspectives

  • Current Topics in Biology

  • Biodiversity Crisis

  • Health and the Environment

3 Year 3

OPTIONAL MODULES

  • Ecotoxicology and Risk Assessment

  • Applied Life Sciences Placement - ISP

  • Conservation Biology

  • Tropical Biology Field Course

  • Insect Ecology and Pest Management

  • Double Applied Life Sciences Placement - ISP

  • Life Sciences Double Experimental Project (with research skills assessment)

  • Life Sciences Single Experimental Project (with research skills assessment) - ISP

  • Life Sciences Dissertation

  • Human Evolution

  • Plant Science and Sustainability

  • Glaciers and Glacial Geomorphology

  • Natural Hazards

  • Global Environmental Change

  • Clean Technology

  • Applied GIS

  • Economic Development and Environmental Transformation

  • Animals and Society

  • Work Placement Year

  • Dissertation

  • Dissertation (15-credit)

  • Sustainability Consultancy

  • Hydrological and Engineering Geology

  • Coastal Environments

  • The Science of Soil

  • Rural Geographies

  • Animal Welfare

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual component or equivalent.

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