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Ecological and Environmental Sciences with Management BSc (Hons)

University of Edinburgh

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UCAS CODE: CN12

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Central area campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

If you are: passionate about the environment the relationship between humans and nature concerned about our impact on the planetThen 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 habitatsThis degree will help you address some of our planet's greatest environmental challenges.


What is ecological and environmental science?


Ecological sciences

study how organisms interact with each other and their physical, chemical and biological environments.


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 important 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 coursesThis is a great choice if you are looking to enter: policy-making consulting natural resource management


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 many employment sectors.We will teach you how to: understand ecological and environmental issues design strategies for sample collection make ecological and environmental measurements critically evaluate ecological data sets using modern statistical 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 understand conflicts between humans and the natural world and how human pressures are changing our planet


An extraordinary reputation

We are one of the largest and most successful groupings of geographers, Earth and environmental scientists in the UK. Many of us are world experts in our field and can help you gain valuable real-world experience to produce meaningful change. You will have many networking and potential employment opportunities.Our staff will include their latest research in your teaching and share our discoveries in a range of areas, from the tropics to the poles. Your dissertation also provides practical experience and is an opportunity to align with potential employers and real-world issues. We are 22nd in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2024. We are also in the world's top 50 and the UK's top 10 universities for natural sciences, environmental sciences, Earth and marine sciences (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023).Through this programme, you are directly linked to researchers from world-leading research centres such as The Centre for Adapting to Changing Environments (ACE). ACE is a leading centre in multidisciplinary research to address how populations can adapt to our rapidly changing world.Our Centre for Sustainable Forests and Landscapes is also linked to this degree.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 36,800per year

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Entry requirements

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A level : ABB - AAA

AAA - ABB in one set of exams. These grades should be achieved in one set of exams. 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.

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University information

University of Edinburgh

  • University League Table

    15th

  • Campus address

    University of Edinburgh, The University of Edinburgh, Old College, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City Of, EH8 9YL, Scotland

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