Undergraduate degrees in Animal and Plant Sciences
Our courses in Biology, Zoology, Ecology and Conservation Biology, and Plant Sciences cover every aspect of life: from cells, genes and evolution, to behaviour and species interactions, to ecosystems and climate change. This breadth gives you the freedom to take a course that’s flexible. You can specialise as much or as little as you like.
Entry requirementsAAB/AAA – including biology and another science |
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Inspirational teachingOur lecturers experts on a remarkable range of subjects, from the genetics and evolution of shark teeth to how soils and plants regulate climate change. They'll introduce you to cutting-edge ideas, and teach you how to formulate scientific questions, design experiments and interpret your data. We put a big emphasis on developing practical skills in the field and in our state-of-the-art labs. There are lots of opportunities to be creative, think independently and express your ideas. You can even make your own wildlife documentaries. |
Field courses
All of our students go on a field course between second and third year. We give you a choice of fascinating habitats to explore, from the mountains of Arctic Sweden to the rainforests of Borneo.
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Careers with your degreeIn-depth knowledge of organisms and ecosystems is central to environmental policy, healthcare and conservation. Our graduates can also work at the forefront of emerging disciplines such as data science and green technology. Many go on to inspire others, as museum curators, science journalists, wildlife filmmakers and teachers. Find out more about our graduates Ben Cherry completed our BSc Zoology course, which led to an award-winning career as an environmental photojournalist. |
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