Environmental Management (Taught)

In our forward-thinking course, you focus on environmental change on a local and global scale before exploring the principles and sustainable techniques underlying its effective management. You investigate cutting-edge biotechnological solutions at the forefront of modern innovation and, with our student-centred teaching, go on to assess how they work in practice via real-world projects and hands-on application. You also have the opportunity to explore your specialist interests with an MSc research project of your choosing.

Facilities and specialist equipment

• Contemporary STEM building with purpose-built facilities and bespoke study spaces.

• High-tech cell culture lab and analytical science suite.

• The latest industry-standard equipment to emulate the professional workplace.

Industry links
The University’s Life Sciences Liaison Board collaborates closely with real-world organisations and has representatives from organisations including Luton Borough Council and TeknTrash, who are experts in waste management using AI. This ensures our degree aligns with the needs of both industry and society as well as providing you with invaluable opportunities for networking and work experience.

Student experience
Study under the supervision of our highly qualified academic staff and learn from their active involvement in cutting-edge research and consultation.
Benefit from our varied teaching approach, combining lectures and tutorials with group work and laboratory sessions so you gain both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience.
Develop key transferable skills such as project management; critical evaluation; modelling and statistics; communication; and social, ethical and legal understanding.
Benefit from interactive masterclasses and seminars delivered by industry experts.
Link theory to modern-day application with external visits to relevant sites such as Biogen, Rothamsted Research and the Centre for Alternative Technology.
We host an annual STEM Careers Expo, bringing together employers and students through presentations, workshops and networking sessions.
Fulfil your potential with guidance from your own personal academic tutor.