Are you passionate about environmental protection, wildlife conservation and ecology?
Our course uncovers the human impacts on our natural environment. You will study environmental threats and management. The biggest threats to biodiversity are climate change, habitat loss, invasive species. You'll study the effect of these threats, and learn ways to manage and reduce them.
This integrated masters develops advanced skills in research, analytics and communication.
All environmental sciences students will complete fieldwork and gain practical skills. This real-world experience allows you to apply your knowledge and develop the skills which are in demand by the environmental sector.
Topics include:
Ecology
Conservation
Animal behaviour
Botany
Sustainability
Environmental protection
Our flexible course means you can choose the modules that interest you most.
Practical work
You'll gain experience in surveying techniques that are used when working as an ecologist. Day trips, field work and visits to local sites will include activities such as:
bat surveys
phase one habitat surveys
sustainable homes
renewable energy
winter tree ID
Find out more about fieldwork.
Why choose this course?
Passionate teaching
You'll be taught by active researchers who work with environmental consultancies on bioenergy technology projects.
Placement opportunity
Get real-life experience with a possible industry placement year.
Training by ecologists
Ecologists from local consultancies deliver training and expertise
Study abroad
You'll have the opportunity to apply to study abroad and gain a global perspective of environmental science. Read what it's like to study abroad and how it can open new doors for adventures, connections and opportunities.
For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Environmental-Biology-MSci-Hons-U7UEBLGY.html
This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
University of Nottingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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What does this TEF outcome mean?
The following entry points are available for this course:
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Minimum 5.5 in each element. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 80 | Minimum 17 in Writing and Listening; 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking. |
| PTE Academic | 65 | Minimum 59 in each element. |
We consider applicants solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential – we use exam grades to prioritise applicants but look at a range of factors and aim to give everyone an equal opportunity to show their achievements.
We understand that background and personal circumstances can have an impact on academic performance at school or college. Applicants who are eligible under our contextual admissions policies may be considered for a reduced contextual offer.
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
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