Course Overview

On this degree course, you’ll receive a thorough introduction to a range of marine and freshwater environments from upland springs to coastal zones. Once you’ve mastered the fundamental understanding of biodiversity and its conservation we’ll move on to the processes affecting the behaviour and characteristics of aquatic habitats. You’ll also be able to choose from a number of modules to suit your interests so you can tailor your own degree, backed up by laboratory and field-based teaching from research-active tutors to boost your practical and analytical skills. If you choose the ‘with placement’ version of the degree you will also complete a year away from campus, undertaking a UK or international placement; some of our former students have chosen to study in countries including Cambodia, Canada, Mexico and Montenegro. We also offer our students an abundance of conservation volunteering opportunities as well as field trips across the UK and overseas.

General Eligibility

• A-levels: CCC-BBC to include Biology or Applied Science at C or above

• T-levels: P – M T Level Science is accepted for entry to this course

• Access to HE: 45 Credits at Merit – 15 credits at Distinction & 30 at Merit – Science based

• CACHE Technical Level 3 and Level 3 Extended Diploma: C - Science based

• OCR Cambridge Technical & Edexcel/Pearson BTEC Level 3 (National) Extended Diploma: MMM - DMM - to include Biology or Animal Management

• Scottish Highers: 96-112 UCAS Tariff Points preferably from 4 Highers to include Biology

• Irish LC Highers: 96-112 UCAS Tariff Points preferably from 4 Irish Leaving Certificate Highers to include Biology

• Other experience: City & Guilds Extended Diploma in Animal Management

• Alternative routes: If don't think you'll meet the criteria for direct application to this course, check out our Integrated Foundation Year

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• The IELTS score for international is 6 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).