BSc (Hons) Ecological and Environmental Sciences

Ecological sciences study how organisms interact with each other, as well as their physical, chemical and biological environments.
Environmental science is an integrated science. We apply biological, chemical and physical sciences to understand the natural environment and how it is changing.
Understanding both is vital for managing changing environments for a more sustainable future.
Our programme has a strong focus on data-driven innovation and computational analysis. Demand is growing for these data skills across a range of employment sectors.

We will teach you how to:

understand environmental issues
design robust strategies for sample collection
make ecological and environmental measurements
critically evaluate ecological data sets using modern statistic analysis
measure progress and efficiency of conservation and environmental management plans
use enhanced planning and management skills to develop solutions to environmental problems
understand the science to contribute to difficult management questions and policy
be aware of conflicts between humans and the natural world - and how human pressures are changing our planet
We also have an extensive network of experts contributing to this degree. They can help you gain valuable real-world experience to produce meaningful change. You will have valuable networking and potential employment opportunities.

Standard entry requirement
The standard entry requirement is:

SQA Highers: AABB - ABBB by end of S5 or AAAB by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6.
A Levels: AAA - ABB.
IB: 34 points with 555 at HL - 32 points with 555 at HL.
Minimum entry requirement
The minimum entry requirement for widening access applicants is:

SQA Highers: ABBB by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6.
A Levels: ABB.
IB: 32 points with 555 at HL.
IELTS Academic module overall 6.5 with 5.5 in each component
TOEFL-iBT (including Special Home Edition) 92 or above with 20 in each section. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements.