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Biology and Environmental Science
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).
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
Third Year
• Conservation Biology
• Contemporary Topics in
Environmental Science
• Clean Technology
• Applied Insect Ecology
• Life Sciences Research Project
• Trees in Their Environment
• Fish Biology
• Applied Insect Ecology
• Human Evolution
KEY INFORMATION
UCAS Code - FC7C
Foundation Year
Yes
Indicative entry
requirements
Combined Honours
A level: BBB/ABC
BTEC: DDM
Course duration
3 years or 4 years
with an international
or placement year
Placement Year
Yes
For further information on entry requirements please visit keele.ac.uk/entryrequirements
Study abroad
Yes
International Year
Yes
Learn a Language
Yes