Course summary

Interested in wildlife and natural ecosystems, the relationship between the natural world and people, the impacts of climate change and other environmental problems? If you answered yes to the above question, an Ecology degree at Aberdeen will enable you to explore the science of all these topics, taught by experts who are actively involved in ecological research and its applications to environmental management and nature conservation. It will also provide you with opportunities to gain practical field experience in Scotland and abroad, on field trips, expeditions and through doing your own research project. Our graduates have proven that an Aberdeen Ecology degree gives students a great start for careers in which they can make a difference to the world, working in wildlife research, nature conservation, environmental protection, environmental education and science communication. This degree combines the biology and ecology of plants, animals and ecosystems, with the opportunity to include our particular specialisms in marine biology and conservation biology in your curriculum. The University of Aberdeen has long been renowned for teaching and research in Ecology and is home to one of the largest and most vibrant groups of staff in this subject area in the UK. The degree is taught by a wide range of staff who are active in field ecological research from the tropics to the Arctic, and from the deep sea to the mountain tops; our teaching reflects our research and is always up to date and relevant. Students have the opportunity to get involved in our research through summer research assistantships and project work. Ecology students attend at least two residential field courses selected from our range of courses in the Cairngorms, Shetland, Yorkshire and Spain.