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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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23-SEP-24
3 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full time
23-SEP-24
3 Years
Top 20 in the UK for Environmental Sciences (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023)About the course
Managing environmental change, and conserving rare animals and plants are among today’s key ecological challenges. There’s never been a greater need for trained ecologists and conservation biologists to find solutions.On your course, you’ll be taught by ecologists who are active in conservation projects at local, national and international levels. Our experts influence global debates on topics including:- evolutionary biology- species conservation- environmental sustainability.You’ll join a friendly and supportive community of students and scientists in the School of Life Sciences.At Sussex, you’re in the ideal place for studying Ecology and Conservation. You’ll have the UNESCO-recognised South Downs National Park on one side, and the coast on the other. If you’d like to go further afield for inspiration, we offer field trip opportunities across the UK, Portugal, Southern Africa, the Red Sea and Ecuador.Your specialist knowledge and rich skillset prepare you for a career in a wide range of related sectors. Recent graduates are now making a positive difference to our world working for:- Natural England- the Environment Agency- the RSPB- World Wildlife Fund- Greenpeace.
MSci or BSc?We also offer this course as a four-year MSci.
About SussexSussex graduates change the world. Our students become the leaders of the future, making discoveries, improving lives and changing things for the better.Study with us to join a welcoming and inspiring community of staff and students from more than 140 countries.
LocationWe shape the world from a fantastic campus on the UK’s beautiful south coast.We are the only UK university surrounded by a national park, so you can step off campus to explore the hills and woodlands of the South Downs. The vibrant, colourful and creative seaside city of Brighton & Hove is just nine minutes away.With Brighton voted the happiest city in England for students, (Student Living Survey, Sodexo, 2018) there can be few better places to studyems.
Exam type
A levelA level:
BBB - ABB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
ABBBB - AABBB Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Extended Project:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
30 - 32 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDD - DDM Grades / Points required
A-levels must include Biology.Where you are taking a science subject that has the separate science practical assessment, the University would normally expect a pass. If students are not able to take the science practical assessment, applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.You will normally need GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics and two Science subjects with grade 5 in each (or grade B).
Highers must include Biology. Ideally, you will have Biology at Advanced Higher. You will also need Scottish National 5 in Mathematics with grade B in each.
Pass Diploma with at least 39 level 3 credits at Merit or above including 21-24 credits at Distinction.The Access to HE Diploma will need to contain substantial amounts of Level 3 credits in biology related science subjects.You will normally need GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics and two Science subjects with grade 5 in each (or grade B).
We take the EPQ into account when considering your application and it can be useful in the summer when your results are released if you have narrowly missed the conditions of your offer. We do not routinely include the EPQ in the conditions of your offer but we sometimes offer alternative conditions that include the EPQ. If you wish to discuss this further please contact Admissions at ug.applicants@sussex.ac.uk
This score should be from the full IB Diploma.Higher Levels must include Biology with a grade of 5.
The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma would normally need to be in Applied Science need to be in Applied Science and you will need to have opted for substantial numbers of modules please see the University website for more information.You will normally need GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics and two Science subjects with grade 5 in each (or grade B).
Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.
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£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
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£9,250 per year
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£25,000 per year
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£25,000 per year
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