Your studying will include some guided, independent study, which allows you to study at your own pace and in your own time. The School of Sciences has a Learning Resource Centre and IT suites to help create a good learning environment. There is an increasing trend towards electronic and computer-based learning, and IT skills are an important part of the curriculum. For example, some module support is provided on Lotus Learning Space where it will be possible to develop web pages. IT skills are introduced in Level 1 and developed in the subsequent years' study.
Practical skills are an integral part of our awards.
They are introduced at Level 1, and at Level 2, three of the 12 modules will be practical. This approach to practical work allows you to develop not only your practical skills but also experimental planning and data interpretation throughout the course. These skills are of great value when entering the workplace. At Level 2 you will undertake a biological or ecological case study. This enables you to research a topic of particular interest to you.