Applied Terrestrial and Marine Ecology BSc (Hons) at Bangor University

This degree is professionaly accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences.

This course will teach you how to apply ecological sciences to the real-world needs of sustainable management and natural resource conservation across terrestrial and marine ecosystems. Current thinking in environmental management recognises the need for holistic practices which acknowledge the interrelatedness of the terrestrial and aquatic environments. As well as studying fundamental ecology, you will develop skills that allow you to assess the impact of policy decisions on management. You will be well prepared for the future job market as public and private sector organisations are increasingly paying attention to the sustainability and environmental impact of their operations.

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Why choose Bangor University for this course?

• This course is the only one of its kind offered by UK universities, made possible by Bangor’s range of leading international expertise in terrestrial and marine sciences.

• The degree course comprises a unique blend of modules from the Schools of Natural Sciences and Ocean Sciences.
• We are ranked in the top 10 UK universities for student satisfaction and are rated top in Wales for academic support. (National Student Satisfaction Survey 2018)
• Our location is ideal for fieldwork – located just metres from the seashore, with the mountains of Snowdonia National Park providing a spectacular backdrop to the city.
• Close links with environmental bodies e.g. The Snowdonia Society, Natural Resources Wales and the British Trust for Ornithology help us to train graduates capable of addressing the scientific basis for the sustainable management of natural resources, and theecological impact of policy and management decisions across land and water use and industry in the public and private sector.

Careers

Graduates have gone on to work as environmental managers, ecologists or conservation advisors in terrestrial and aquatic contexts, in the UK and overseas. Others have gone on to further study and research. It is possible to take the course as either a three-year degree or over four years with a sandwich year working with a relevant conservation organisation in the UK or overseas.