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B I O L O G Y A N D E N V I R O N M E N TA L S C I E N C E
BSc (Hons)
Why study this course?
Biology and Environmental Science combine well, taking a broad approach to biology,
examining biodiversity and its evolution from the geological past, and exploring the
behaviour and physiology of whole organisms. Environmental Science complements Biology
in providing a foundation in geology and chemistry and an approach to environmental
management and conservation issues.
Biology and Environmental Science at Keele focus on the amazing world of
organisms – how they’ve evolved and their relationships with the
environment and each other, and the management of the environment. You’ll
consider the complexity of biological processes and mechanisms at molecular,
cellular, organismal and ecosystem levels, exploring related philosophical
and ethical issues. Through the Environmental Science course, you will
supplement your biology background with a foundation in the sciences of
geology and chemistry and their application to environmental management.
You’ll sample, record and analyse data in the field and in our excellent labs,
developing practical and field work skills in different environments, as well
as experience in utilising Geographic Information Systems. At the same time,
you will learn how biology and environmental science can help to improve
the quality and sustainability of life.
What will this mean for my future?
With a degree in Biology and Environmental Science, you will be in an
excellent position for employment in environmental consultancy and
regulation, water resource management, geospatial analysis, conservation,
quality control in the food industry, the pharmaceutical industry or as a
scientific writer, research scientist or teacher. The programme also provides
excellent training for further postgraduate study and research. If you take
our work placement year, you’ll graduate with the advantage of a significant
level of work experience in biology, or the environmental sector, to take to
potential employers.
To make sure you’re prepared for a range of work, the course utilises
real-world case studies including environmental impact assessments and
technical reports, relevant to work in different areas of employment.
This course is accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) and by the
Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA).
UCAS Code - FC7C
Foundation Year
Yes
Indicative Entry
Requirements
Combined Honours
A level: BBB/ABC
BTEC: DDM
Indicative Modules
First Year
• Studying the Environment
• Introduction to Environmental
Chemistry
• Introduction to Geology for the
Environmental Sciences
• Biodiversity, Ecology and Environment
• Cellular Genetics and Evolution
Second Year
• Human Impacts on the Environment:
Scientific Perspectives
• Environmental Analytical Methods
• Animal Adaptations
• Life at the Extremes
• Research and Analytical Skills
• Current Topics in Biology
• Living Together
• Environmental and Sustainability
Impact Assessment
• Research and Fieldwork Planning
Third Year
• Conservation Biology
• Contemporary Topics in Environmental
Science
• Clean Technology (optional)
• Life Sciences Research Project
• Cancer Biology
• Applied Insect Ecology
• Human Evolution
• Environmental Science Dissertation
Course Duration
3 years or 4 years
with an international
or placement year
Placement Year
Yes
Study abroad
Yes
International Year
Yes
Learn a Language
Yes
For information on courses that combine subjects please visit keele.ac.uk/ugcourses