Biological Sciences with Sustainability - BSc (Hons)

Biological Sciences with Sustainability is a multidisciplinary degree, where you will study aspects of all life on earth and develop solutions to ensure a sustainable future.

Course details

Life on earth is fascinating, astonishing, diverse and beautiful, and the course aims to provide you with a detailed knowledge of all living organisms, how they work and how they function together with the environment they live in.
  • Mode of study: 3-4 days  a week
  • Intakes: September
  • Course length: 3-4 years
  • Course fee: 9250 per year
  • Locations: Chelmsford campus

Anglia Ruskin Univesity, ARU

Course overview

The course also encourages you to develop your creativity and propose solutions to the ‘grand challenges’ or ‘wicked problems’ we face, as a result of changes man has brought about. You’ll develop a wide range of practical skills, both in the laboratory and in the field, as well as gaining the ability to analyse complex data to understand what it means. Data analysis is a critical factor in being able to make decisions to plan for a sustainable future.

Employers from the biological sciences and sustainability sector have been directly involved in the design and development of our BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences with Sustainability course. By collaborating with sector partners, we can explore the skill sets that employers are most interested in and ensure they are embedded within the delivery of the course.

Benefits

Entry requirements

112 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent), including a pass in biology and/or chemistry

3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths.

If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.

112 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A-Levels (or equivalent) with an A Level in Biology and/or Chemistry or equivalent such as BTech Applied Science.

3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths.

If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.

Careers

Informed by employers, our courses support an integrated approach to employability. You’ll have opportunities to develop the skills and abilities they are looking for and gain a deeper understanding of how your academic learning relates to the world of work through Live Briefs and Ruskin Modules. 

To amplify your career ambition, you will need to actively dedicate time outside of your studies, whether you choose to explore placements, internships or volunteering. 

Or you could make a social impact by collaborating with our partner organisations through our volunteer scheme Students at the Heart of Knowledge Exchange (SHoKE). These all give you an edge, providing you with experience that you will be able to evidence on your CV and talk about in interviews.

Modules

We’ll assess your progress through a variety of methods, including coursework, group assignments, activity-based assignments and exams. You can expect to take part in ongoing problem-solving activities, projects and presentations. You’ll also be able to access support material through our virtual learning environment. All assignments are designed with your career progression in mind and give you opportunities to develop and improve the transferable skills that employers look for.
  • Plants and Microbial Sciences
  • Introduction to Cell Biology and Biochemistry
  • Environmental and Quantitative Sciences
  • Principles of Sustainability
  • Animal Form and Function
  • Biological Resource Production
  • Global Anthropogenic Change, Threats, and Responses
  • Preparation for Research
  • Ecology, Society and Conservation
  • Genetics, Evolution, and Biodiversity
  • Ruskin Module (15 credits)
  • Vertebrate Biology
  • Invertebrate Biology
  • Marine Biology and Conservation
  • Metabolism and its Control
  • Animal Health and Disease
  • GIS and Spatial Ecology
  • Marine and Terrestrial Communities
  • Principles of Pathology
  • Undergraduate Project
  • Sustainability Project-based Module
  • Policy, Globalisation, and Economics of Sustainability
  • Behavioural Ecology
  • Comparative Physiology and Development Biology
  • Current Topics in Marine Biology
  • Tropical Ecology and Management
  • Social and Environmental Compliance in Agri-Food
  • Population Ecology and Wildlife Management
  • Human Pathology
  • Molecular Cell Biology
  • Sustainable Land Management
  • Wildlife Conservation
  • Food Security
  • Clinical Immunology