Among this portfolio are three named degrees in Biology. ForHonours three out of the four must normally be taken, with other subjects, including Pollution and the Environment. Students may select one non-biological course, e.g. Chemistry. Level 3 Honours students in their penultimate year, and Designated degree candidates in their final year, select courses from an approved list. Courses are available in agriculture, anatomy, biology, biotechnology, forestry, genetics, microbiology, plant science, soil science, tropical biology, tropical environmental science and zoology.
Students undertake a research project on some aspect of environmental biology.