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Ecological and environmental sciences
Tackle some of the biggest environmental challenges facing the planet
Ecological and environmental scientists study organisms and their environments to understand the natural world and how it’s changing
What are ecological and environmental sciences?
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From climate change to over-exploitation Ecological and environmental science has never been more important
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Look interactions in and with the natural world Understand organisms and tackle global issues
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Joint top ten in the UK Geography and Environmental Studies Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 – based on the proportion of world-leading research
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8th in the UK Earth and Marine Sciences Guardian University Guide 2025
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11th in the world Environmental Sciences QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
Why Imperial?
Hands-on experience in our well-equipped facilities, including laboratories and computing systems
World-leading researchers creating real-world impact
Courses
Our courses cover a range of issues related to ecological and environmental science, so you can study a topic of interest or importance to you