BSc Ecology and Environmental Biology
About this course
BSc in Ecology and Environmental Biology, a marine biology degree examining biological interactions between organisms and their environments. The curriculum covers fundamental principles of living systems ranging from cellular structures to entire ecosystems, along with methods for assessing environmental impacts caused by plants, animals, and microbes. Laboratory, computational, and field work provide practical experience in experimental design and data analysis. Students progress from foundational subjects to advanced topics with opportunities to select modules aligned with specific interests, including field-based study options.
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Entry requirements
AAA -- to include: A in Biology; A in Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics; A in a third subject (A-levels), 38 points -- to include: 6 in Biology at higher level; 6 in Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics at higher level (International Baccalaureate)
Typical offer
AAA (three A-levels) (A-levels), 39 points (International Baccalaureate)
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 70%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 50 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 40%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 34%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 145 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 55%
- South East: 17%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Baccalaureate: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Ecology and Environmental Biology at Imperial College London earn?
The median salary is £35,000 after 15 months, £33,500 after 3 years, £43,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £67,000. The £43,000 median after five years is £17,000 more than the UK median for Ecology and environmental biology.
What do graduates of BSc Ecology and Environmental Biology at Imperial College London do next?
83% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Ecology and Environmental Biology at Imperial College London?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Ecology and Environmental Biology at Imperial College London?
The minimum entry standard is AAA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The typical offer is AAA (three A-levels) at A level. The average entrant had 182 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Ecology and Environmental Biology at Imperial College London?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.