Colchester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Honours) in Ecology and Environmental Biology in Colchester United Kingdom | University of Essex
University of Essex
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Colchester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
22,100
(c. USD29,596.54)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Our BSc in Ecology and Environmental Biology delves into life's rich variety, studying biological systems from genetic levels to individual organisms, their populations, and the ecological communities they create, extending to complete ecosystems.
Drawing from cutting-edge research in our School of Life Sciences, you'll explore these principles in terrestrial, marine, and freshwater environments, analyzing life forms ranging from microscopic organisms to Earth's largest species.
You'll study biodiversity's vital role in maintaining ecosystem functions and preserving essential services that support human life. Through developing robust theoretical knowledge, hands-on experience, and data analysis skills, you'll learn how biodiversity and ecosystems adapt to multiple stressors in the Anthropocene era (including climate shifts, pollution, and habitat destruction). The program prepares you to devise conservation strategies for contemporary and future ecological challenges, with opportunities for specialized training in tropical marine biology in Indonesia and Arctic environmental studies through our new field course.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
GCSE: Mathematics C/4
A-levels: BBB - BBC or 120 – 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels including B in Biology or Environmental Science (or equivalent).
Acceptable A-level equivalents are Environmental Technology, Geography, Life and Health Sciences and Marine Science.
Please note we are unable to accept A-level Applied Science to meet the Biology or Environmental Science (or equivalent) requirement
BTEC: DDM – DMM or 120 – 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels.
Other qualifications that hold UCAS tariff points, and combined qualifications: 120 – 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A levels or equivalent including B in Biology or Environmental Science (or equivalent).
IB: 30 - 29 points or three Higher Level certificates with 555-554. Either must include Higher Level Biology.
Plus Standard Level Mathematics, if not taken at Higher Level. We will accept grade 4 in either Standard Level Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Standard Level Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation.
Maths in the IB is not required if you have already achieved GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above or 4 in IB Middle Years Maths.
We are also happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programme courses (formerly certificates) at both Higher and Standard Level. Exact offer levels will vary depending on the range of subjects being taken at higher and standard level, and the course applied for.
IELTS- 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component
TOEFL IBT- 76 overall, with a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing
Tuition
GBP
22,100