Bachelor of Science - Environmental Biology and Conservation
- 3 years
- Duration
- Upon request
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- London / United Kingdom
- Location
Program description
Ecology intrigue you? Do you want to obtain knowledge and expertise to address global concerns including climate change, species extinction, pollution, ecological degradation, animal abuse, and zoonotic disease?
This unique degree will provide you a solid foundation in microbiology, biochemistry, cell biology, anatomy, and physiology, as well as ecology, environmental biology, and conservation.
The need for scientists shows no signs of decreasing. You can join people whose work and discoveries have improved our understanding of the world and the human body.
You'll gain scientific understanding and data analysis and research design abilities. Our state-of-the-art facilities and strong industrial and professional links will provide you real-world experience.
Program structure
Year 1
- Biology of the cell
- Environmental Biochemistry
- Microbiology
- Biology of organisms
- Genetics and Molecular Biology
- Employability module
Year 2
- Research methods
- Biodiversity, phylogenetics and Evolution
- Nutrition, Health and Disease
- Animal Behaviour & Welfare
- Ecology and Census Techniques
- Professional Work Placement
Year 3
- Project
- Ecosystems
- Advanced Wildlife Conservation
- Current Perspectives in Bioscience
- Sustainability and Employability
Additionally there is an optional one year industrial placement between years 2 and 3.
Price
Requirements for applicants
Entry requirements for Bachelor degree depend on the country-living of the students*
Requirements for admission on the example of students from India:
- Indian Standard XII: minimum average of 55-65% or higher (depending on exam board and LSBU course applied for)
- 3 passes at GCE A Level (required grades dependant on LSBU course applied for)
- International Baccalaureate Diploma: 24 points or higher
- Accredited UK Foundation programme: minimum 55-60% or higher
- Accredited Polytechnic/College Diploma (2 - 3 years duration) 58% or higher
English language requirements:
- IELTS Academic Overall score: 6.0 (with no component below 5.5)
- TOEFL IBT (Internet Based Test) Overall score: 80 Minimum scores required in each skill area are: Reading: 18 Listening: 17 Writing: 17 Speaking: 20
- Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) Overall score: 52 (minimum score required in each skill area is 51)
- LanguageCert SELT or International ESOL (IESOL) Exam High Pass Note: for Student Visa the minimum score required in each skill area is 33* (*For C2 Mastery, min score for Listening is 25)
- University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations Overall score: 169 with no score below 162
- Trinity ISE Pass ISE II with Distinction in all 4 components
- Password Overall score: 6.0
- A-Level/ AS-Level English Language Grade C or above
- GCSE / O-Level English Language (Edexcel/ Cambridge Overseas exam boards) Grade C or above Grade 4 or above
- IGCSE English as a Second Language / First Language English (Cambridge Assessment) Grade C or above
- Cambridge Overseas School Certificate (COSC) Grade C or above
- Scottish Advanced Higher/Higher/ National 5 English Grade C or above
- International Baccalaureate Diploma English A HL 4 SL 5
- International Baccalaureate Diploma English B HL 5
*For information about the requirements for your country, please contact us using the feedback form.
About the university
History
Established in south London in 1892 as the Borough Polytechnic Institute, we have since contributed to the betterment of local students, businesses, and residents.
The original goal of the organization—"to promote the industrial skill, general knowledge, health, and well-being of young men and women"—remains at the heart of what we do today. Our students will be prepared for the challenges of the modern workplace thanks to our hands-on, career-focused curriculum.
Our campuses
- Southwark campus
- Croydon campus
- Havering campus
Our faculties
Our courses are developed in collaboration with leading companies, and we provide internships and co-ops to help you launch your career. Our instructors are experts in their fields because they have, in all likelihood, been in the situations they teach about firsthand.
We have more than 200 courses for students to enrol on.
Here are some of the topics in which we can provide training: Accounting and Finance, Architecture, Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Business and Management, Computer Science, Criminology and Sociology, Drama and Theatre, Economics, Engineering, Law, Marketing, Nursing and Miswifery, Psychology, Social Care, Sport and others.
