Overview

It includes the study of how individual organisms interact in communities and how communities interact with the surrounding ecosystem.

Key facts

This Ecology and Environmental Biology (Hons) degree at University College Cork addresses such questions as: what controls animal and plant distribution, abundance and biodiversity? How do energy and nutrients move around ecosystems? How do species interact with each other?
It also examines the biology of various habitats from marine and freshwater to terrestrial habitats and the soil. It uses the understanding of basic ecological principles and concepts to predict and manage environmental change caused by the human impact on natural ecosystems.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cells, Biomolecules, Genetics and Evolution

Physiology and Structure of Plants and Animals

Habitats and Ecosystems

Grand Challenges in Biological, Earth and Environmental

Chemistry for Environmental Scientists

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

63

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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120

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology Ecology View 4 other Bachelors in Ecology in Ireland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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63

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90

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120

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Other requirements

General requirements

Non-EU candidates are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate.

In addition, where such candidates are non-native speakers of the English language they must satisfy the university of their competency in the English language.

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Tuition Fee

TBC

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Living costs for Cork

860 - 1400 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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