Why study Life, Environmental & Forensic Sciences at BU? 

  • Biodiversity hotspot: Study at a university with outstanding facilities and an excellent reputation, located in one of the UK’s richest biodiversity hotspots
  • Multifaceted team of academic experts: Our courses are delivered by a multifaceted team of academic experts, including biologists, ecologists, geographers, environmental scientists and forensic scientists
  • Excellent research and fieldwork opportunities: Outstanding opportunities for research and fieldwork on our doorstep in locations such as the New Forest National Park and Jurassic Coast; our students have also undertaken projects in a range of overseas locations
  • State-of-the-art laboratories: Develop your skills in our industry-standard labs and facilities, including microscopy, toxicology, and tissue culture labs, as well as our dedicated Crime Scene Training Centre.
  • 30-week placement: Gain professional experience on a placement, including the option to extend your degree by a year and undertake a minimum 30-week placement
  • Rich research: Study in a faculty that produces a rich range of research in this subject area.

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