BSc Ecology and Environmental Biology

The BSc Ecology and Environmental Biology offered by the University of Essex is a full-time undergraduate course that allows students to explore and understand the ecology of the planet. This course is specifically designed to empower students with the skills needed to address the world’s key environmental issues, such as biodiversity loss and climate change. Course Content: This course content includes a comprehensive understanding of biological and ecological systems, developing skills in fieldwork, experimentation, and computational biologies. Students will learn about biodiversity, conservation, ecosystem services, environmental change, and the behavior and physiology of animals and plants. Key Modules: Key modules include Principles of Ecology, International Wildlife Conservation, Molecular Ecology and Conservation, Advanced Topics in Animal Behaviour, Environmental Impact Assessment, Marine and Freshwater Ecology.Accreditations: This courses is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting in part the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).Future Careers: Potential future careers for students of this course include environmental consultancy, marine biology, scientific journalism, wildlife filmmaking, or they could go on to further study, such as a Master’s or PhD.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page [here](https://www.essex.ac.uk/courses/UG00102/1/BSc-Ecology-and-Environmental-Biology).