Ecology BSc(Hons)

  • Overview

    Ecology is the study of the relationship between organisms and their physical and biological environments. Global warming and over-exploitation of resources brings new urgency to the need to understand the relationship between climate, ecological and environmental process. Ecological understanding of the environment is essential for sustainable management of ecosystems and the conservation of global and local biodiversity.

    This degree provides an opportunity to study ecology integrated with environmental biology and elements of physical geography. The course develops core themes in ecology, evolution and diversity leading to applied elements of ecology such as wildlife conservation. You will develop subject-specific knowledge, technical and practical skills and generic transferable skills to maximise career prospects.

    Course duration Help

    Full-time: 3 years

    With placement year 4 years

    UCAS code CFC8

  • Course content

    Course structure

    An optional residential field trip in South Africa and numerous day trips complement university-based study. Students are also able to undertake a year-long work placement (professional or voluntary), gaining valuable experience prior to completing the final year.

    Syllabus

    Year 1
    Physiological Ecology
    Evolutionary Biology
    Ecological Processes
    Introduction to Field Work (Greece field trip)
    Fundamentals in Physical Geography
    Habitat Ecology
    Mathematical Skills
    Statistics

    Options include:
    Biology of Reproduction
    Introduction to Microbiology
    Genes and Inheritance
    Introduction to Environmental Chemistry
    Fundamentals of Geology
    The Global Earth System
    The Ocean Planet

    Year 2
    Behavioural and Evolutionary Ecology
    Marine Biology
    Ecological Techniques
    Evolution and Diversity
    GIS
    Careers and Professional Development
    Further Statistics

    Options include:
    Field trip to South Africa
    Ecology Field Skills
    Forensic Biology
    Environmental Conservation and Management
    Climate Change
    Genetics
    Ice Age Earth
    Applied Palaeontology
    Sustainable Development
    Environmental Pollution and Control
    Earth Resources
    Soil and Water Analysis
    Alternative and Renewable Energy

    Optional placement year

    Final year
    Applied Ecology
    Biogeography
    Wildlife Conservation and Management
    Plant and Animal Interactions
    Research project

    Options include:
    Environmental Assessment
    GIS
    Oceanography
    Wetland Environments
    Coastal Environments
    Evolution and the Fossil Record
    Political Ecology
    Freshwater Processes
    Air Quality Management
    Water and Health
    Parasitology
    Independent study

  • Entry requirements

    Typical entry requirements Help
    individual offers may vary

    A-levels:
    BBB. Must include a relevant subject (biology and geography or environmental science).

    BTEC
    DDM.

    International Baccalaureate:
    32 points, specified subjects.

    Access to HE Diploma
    pass (at least 45 credits at level 3), with 18 credits at merit or above. Must include 12 credits in biology or geography.

    GCSE (minimum grade C) or Access Equivalent
    at least three subjects including English language and mathematics or a science.

    Foundation degree/HND
    may enable you to start the course in year 2.

    For non-native speakers of English:
    IELTS 6.0 overall, with 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in the other elements.

  • Location

    Location Help Moulsecoomb

  • Career opportunities

    Our graduates follow a very wide range of ecology careers including working for conservation organisations, local authorities, ecological consultancy, and ecological research and education including different levels of teaching. Some graduates choose to continue studying at postgraduate level.

    Graduates are equipped to use ecological, biological and geographical knowledge for the benefit of society and to expand and apply scientifically based ecological knowledge. This course is also open to graduates with relevant foundation degrees wishing to continue their studies to honours degree level.

    Visit the careers centre website.

  • Fees and costs

    The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study.

    The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. Different rules apply to research degrees - please contact the Doctoral College for advice.

    To help you plan for your time here we will be providing further information about what is included in your tuition fee, and any optional costs you may need to budget for, later in the autumn.

    Our website wwww.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.

    BSc Honours Ecology  [P3EG021]
    UK/EU (Full Time)9,000 GBP
    Island Students (Full Time)9,000 GBP
    International (Full Time)12,900 GBP



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