BSc Ecology and Environmental Biology ,with Placement Year

University of Essex

United Kingdom, Colchester

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University of Essex

United Kingdom , Colchester

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

C523

Campuses

Colchester

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesOctober-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 24,360 / year(s)

Next Intake October-2026

BSc Ecology and Environmental Biology ,with Placement Year

About

Our BSc Ecology and Environmental Biology course explores the diversity of the living world, across levels of biological organisation from genes to individuals, their populations and the communities they form, up to entire ecosystems.

Building on research produced in our School of Life Sciences, you will examine these concepts across terrestrial, marine and freshwater systems, examining taxa from the smallest microbes to the largest organisms on Earth.

You will investigate the crucial role of biodiversity in supporting ecosystem functions and securing the flow of ecosystem services on which humanity depends. The strong theoretical, practical and data-handling skills you develop will help you to understand how biodiversity and ecosystem functioning are changing in response to multiple interacting stressors in the Anthropocene (e.g. climate change, chemical pollution, habitat loss). You will be equipped to design management solutions to tackle current and future challenges to ecosystems and have the option to train in tropical marine biology in Indonesia, as well as environmental biology and ecology on our new Arctic field course.

Sustainability at Essex

We are proudly ranked 83rd (19th in the UK) for promoting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal for climate action (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025).

To learn about the initiatives and actions the University of Essex is taking to tackle the climate and biodiversity crises, visit our sustainability page.

Requirements

English Program Requirements

English language requirements for applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS 6.0 overall, or specified score in another equivalent test that we accept. Details of English language requirements, including component scores, and the tests we accept for applicants who require a Student visa (excluding Nationals of Majority English Speaking Countries) can be found here If we accept the English component of an international qualification it will be included in the academic levels listed above for the relevant countries. English language shelf-life If you require a Student visa to study in the UK please see our immigration webpages for the latest Home Office guidance on English language qualifications. Pre-sessional English courses If you do not meet our IELTS requirements then you may be able to complete a pre-sessional English pathway that enables you to start your course without retaking IELTS. Pending English language qualifications You don’t need to achieve the required level before making your application, but it will be one of the conditions of your offer. If you cannot find the qualification that you have achieved or are pending, then please email [email protected] . Requirements for second and final year entry Different requirements apply for second and final year entry, and specified component grades are also required for applicants who require a visa to study in the UK. Details of English language requirements, including UK Visas and Immigration minimum component scores, and the tests we accept for applicants who require a Student visa (excluding Nationals of Majority English Speaking Countries) can be found here Additional Notes If you’re an international student, but do not meet the English language or academic requirements for direct admission to this degree, you could prepare and gain entry through a pathway course. Find out more about opportunities available to you at the University of Essex International College