Life Sciences and Global Sustainable Development University of Warwick

Overview

What challenges does the natural world face in the wake of unprecedented human impact upon the environment?ow might new research and innovations in Life Sciences work to secure the future of sustainable societies by countering infectious disease and biodiversity loss?

Key Facts

By choosing to pursue a degree in Life Sciences and Global Sustainable Development at the University of Warwick, you will be encountering these questions daily.

You will gain valuable lab and analytical experience whilst studying with Life Sciences. You will apply that knowledge to our current understandings of climate change, social justice, and food security. At the end of the first year, you will choose either a Biological Sciences or Ecology route, allowing you to study modules tailored to your interests and career aspirations.

By studying GSD, you will take a transdisciplinary approach and confront issues from a diverse array of perspectives. You will need to be ready to think creatively and embrace new opinions from your peers from across the world. We will challenge you to become an active participant in your own learning.

Careers

You will have the opportunity to take part in short and long work placements. These support you in developing your employability skills and prepare you for future employment. Other benefits to pursuing a placement or work experience include:

• Applying theory to practice

• Exploring a potential future career path

• Learning and experiencing first-hand the professional environment

• Learning additional skills and knowledge from industry professionals

• We will also support you in sourcing your own work placements outside of the options below.

Accreditation

Our Global Sustainable Development courses are fully accredited with the Institute for Environmental Management and Assessment