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Environmental Science
and Biology
Why study this course?

You’ll learn how humans relate to the natural environment, and how
to address some of the biggest threats to the World’s environmental
and ecological systems.
Topical environmental issues (such as conservation, habitat management,
biodiversity loss and climate change) require a strong understanding
of how humans interact with the natural environment, and how we
impact on different ecosystems. This dual honours course combines
studies in the disciplines of Environmental Science and Biology to help
you develop the theory and the practical, laboratory and field-based
skills needed to analyse and t ackle a wide range of environmental
problems. You’ll explore aspects of science such as biodiversity, evolution
and biological processes, but you will also consider debates around
genetic crop modification, nutrient loss and food security.

Indicative modules

First year
• Environmental Science Skills
• Introductory Geology for the
Environmental Sciences
• Ecology and Environment
• Introductory Environmental
Chemistry
• Diversity of Life
• Cell and Molecular Biology
• Genetics and Evolution
Second year
• Human Impacts on the
Environment: Scientific
Perspectives
• Integrated Environmental
Field Studies
• Environmental Analytical
Methods
• Life at the Extremes
• Research and Analytical Skills
Third year
• Applied Environmental Science
Independent Research Project
• Life Sciences Experimental
Research Project
• Life Sciences Research Project
with Laboratory
Skills Assessment
• Applied Life Sciences
Placement

What will this mean
for my future?

Environmental Science and
Biology are inter-related
disciplines which are highly
relevant to many of the issues
facing society today. This means
that graduates with this blend of
skills are in demand from a wide
range of employers. You could
choose a career in conservation,
or in environmental management
or consultancy. Alternatively
you might decide to work as a
research scientist or to continue
your studies at postgraduate level.

Key Information
Course type
Dual honours

For information on dual
honours combinations please
visit www.keele. ac.uk/
ugcourses

Course duration
Three years

Indicative entry
requirements
ABB to BBB

For further information on
entry requirements please
visit www.keele.ac.uk/
entryrequirements

Study abroad
Yes

For more course information please visit

keele.ac.uk/ugcourses

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