Course Overview
Lancaster's four-year Environmental Biology degree is taught by staff from the award-winning Lancaster Environment Centre (LEC) and covers an immense scope - from molecular biology through to ecosystem ecology.
You'll learn about the relationships between organisms and their environment, including the study of animal behaviour and plant physiology, and you'll gain a solid understanding of mankind's impact on the environment. You'll also have the opportunity to take part in residential field courses to increase your subject knowledge and practical skills.
At the start of your degree, you'll follow core LEC modules -such as Environmental Issues; Environmental Processes, and Geosphere and Biosphere - along with a variety of subject-specific modules. In the following years, you'll be able to choose from Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science and Geography options to support your Environmental Biology courses. You'll conduct a research project on a relevant topic in your third year and an extended project in your final year.
Related Courses
Modules
Detailed module information for this new undergraduate programme will follow shortly. However, if you have any questions please contact the department.
Entry Criteria
A-levels: AAA.
Normally offers made on the basis of 3 full A-levels, to include the equivalent of two science A-levels from Biology/Chemistry/Geography/Maths/Physics/Psychology/Geology/Environmental Science.
General Studies: Only accepted if taken as one of four A levels
GCSE: Maths grade B and English Language grade C
Scottish Highers: AAABB
International Bacc: 36 pts overall with 16 pts from the best three HL subjects.
BTEC: DDD
IELTS: 6.5
Careers
Our graduates often find work in related fields, such as energy management or conservation. Others take on diverse roles within the pharmaceutical, forensic, food and medical industries.
Some recent graduates have used the skills they learned for roles in teaching or gone on to further studies in Biomedicine, forestry and forest ecosystem management, continuing at Lancaster or other institutions.
Lancaster University is dedicated to ensuring you not only gain a highly reputable degree, you also graduate with the relevant life and work based skills. We are unique in that every student is eligible to participate in The Lancaster Award which offers you the opportunity to complete key activities such as work experience, employability/career development, campus community and social development. Visit our Employability section for full details.
Studying
Teaching and Learning Methods
At Lancaster we offer a broad range of learning environments which include the traditional lectures, tutorials, interactive workshops, laboratory and practical activities, student-led seminars and web-based delivery.
The modules which make up a programme of study are assessed using various methods, enabling students to demonstrate their capabilities in a range of ways. Typical coursework assignments include laboratory reports, essays, exercises, literature reviews, short tests, poster sessions and oral presentations. Formal examinations include basic and in-depth questions, essays and data analysis. Students are supervised in the production of final year project reports and dissertations, while students in laboratory classes are supported by demonstrators. Details of the assessment methods for individual modules can be accessed via the university's online module catalogue.
In addition to these learning and teaching methods we encourage independent study, meaning you take responsibility for your own learning. For more information visit our Teaching Approach page.
Assessment Methods
We offer you a variety of stimulating and effective approaches to teaching, learning and assessment. This enables you and your tutors to explore the very latest thinking within your subject and develops your skills in problem solving, analysis and critical reflection, communication, application of knowledge and modern technologies.
As a University, we commit to providing all our undergraduates with a minimum number of contact hours per week, providing you with timely feedback on your work and a maximum number of 15 students per seminar group.
Funding
Lancaster University has committed £2.7m in scholarships and bursaries to help with your fees and living costs. Our financial support depends on your circumstances and how well you do in your A-levels (or equivalent academic qualifications) before starting study with us.
Lancaster University's priority is to support every student to make the most of their life and education. For students starting their study with us in 2013, over 600 each year will be entitled to bursaries and/or scholarships to help them with the cost of fees and/or living expenses. For UK students entering in 2013 we will have the following financial support available:
- An Academic Scholarship of £2,000 for the first year of study to any student from the UK entering with A*, A*, A or equivalent academic qualifications
- An Access Scholarship of £1,000 per year for all UK students from households with an income of less than £42,600 who achieve grades of A*, A, A or the equivalent academic qualifications
- A Lancaster Bursary of £1,000 per annum for all students from England with a household income of more than £25,000 but less than £42,600
- As part of the National Scholarship Programme, a £1,000 Bursary, a £1,000 Fee Waiver and a £1,000 Accommodation Discount in the first year of study, for students from England with a household income of less than £25,000. Plus a Lancaster Bursary of £1,000 in subsequent years.
*All of the financial awards above are subject to approval by the Office for Fair Access July 2012.
For full details of the University's financial support packages including eligibility criteria, please visit our fees and funding page
View details of our current Undergraduate fees.
