If you are passionate about the environment, the interplay between humans and nature, or concerned about humanity's impact on the planet, ecological and environmental sciences could be ideal for you. This degree addresses critical global challenges, including rapid climate change, over-exploitation of resources, and habitat degradation. It integrates ecological studies—examining organism interactions with their environments—with environmental science, which applies biology, chemistry, and physics to understand and manage a changing world. For those interested in combining this with business, management, and economics, the program prepares you for careers in policy-making, consulting, and natural resource management.The curriculum emphasizes data-driven innovation and computational analysis, teaching skills such as ecological issue analysis, sample collection strategies, data evaluation, and developing solutions for environmental problems. Delivered by world-renowned experts, the program offers access to leading research centers like the Centre for Adapting to Changing Environments. Ranked 22nd globally and in the UK's top 10 for environmental sciences, it provides networking, practical experience, and opportunities to contribute to sustainable futures.
A local representative of The University of Edinburgh in Singapore is available online to assist you with enquiries about this course.