Undergraduate study : Evolution, behaviour and environment : School of Life Sciences : University of Sussex

Our Undergraduate courses are designed to give you the skills and experience you need to succeed. Develop your employability with our field trips, laboratory practicals and research projects.

Key facts about our Undergraduate courses

Outstanding research-led teaching: Learn from experts who are renowned in the fields of Biology, Zoology, Conservation, Ecology and the Environment: 87% of our Biological Sciences research was rated as internationally excellent or higher in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF2014).
A superb location: There are few better places in the UK to study Biology, Ecology and Zoology; We are situated in the Brighton and Lewes Downs UNESCO Biosphere reserve, next to the South Downs National Park and close to Brighton's coast. A perfect location to study British wildlife.
Field trips: Travel the world with our Undergraduate courses. You can dive in the Red Sea in Egypt and explore the rainforests of Ecuador as part of your degree. We also have a number of trips in the UK and regularly carry out local field work, providing you with valuable skills and experience.
Flexibility: You can choose from a wide range of innovative topics with our modules, allowing you to tailor your degree to your own interests. Our interdisciplinary approach means that you can also explore links between different subject areas.
Excellent career prospects: Graduate with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in a wide range of careers. Our courses are highly vocational and 96% of Undergraduate students in our School were in work or further study six months after graduating (Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey 2017).
A degree that matters: Environmental changes mean that many species and habitats are under serious threat. There has never been a greater need for zoologists, biologists and ecologists than today.
A diverse community: Our students come from many educational backgrounds. We value this diversity and understand the importance of getting to know students as individuals.