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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Main Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
14-SEP-26
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
Ecological sciences study how organisms interact with each other, as well as 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 vital for managing changing environments for a more sustainable future.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 how to:understand environmental issuesdesign robust strategies for sample collectionmake ecological and environmental measurementscritically evaluate ecological data sets using modern statistic analysismeasure progress and efficiency of conservation and environmental management plansuse enhanced planning and management skills to develop solutions to environmental problemsunderstand the science to contribute to difficult management questions and policybe aware of conflicts between humans and the natural world - and how human pressures are changing our planetWe 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.
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University League Table
18th
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Campus address
Main Campus, Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH8 9YL, United Kingdom
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
7th out of 72 2
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Entry standards
/ Max 210194 92%3rd
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10084.0 84%8th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.92 73%64th
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