- <i></i>
-
<i></i>
- Intro
- Master programmes
- <i></i>
- Events
- Study start
- Contact
-
- <i></i>
- <i></i>
- <i></i>
- News
-
Environmental Biology (int)
-
Teaching languageEnglish
Introduction to the programme
Environmental Biology is a subject which you will study as a part of your bachelor programme at Roskilde University.
How does nature work? All species’ distribution is primarily regulated by the physical and chemical conditions in the environment (e.g. climate, human interactions, availability of water, etc.), but interaction with other organisms also plays a role, since species often compete for the same scarce resources and/or prey on each other. We humans are also increasingly affecting animals and plants, either through hunting, fishing, livestock farming and agriculture, or through the production and discharge of pollutants into the environment. How do we, on a sustainable manner, make the best possible use of the nature and its resources that surrounds us, so we get the maximum benefit, and at the same time leave a healthy planet for future generations?
These are issues you will work with at the bachelor subject Environmental Biology, which basically concerns the interaction between living animals, plants and micro-organisms and their physical, chemical and biological environment.
All teaching and project writing is conducted in English.
Daily life while studying
The study environment is very international, with a lot of the students coming from abroad. There is a vibrant informal social environment, where students and teachers interact on a daily basis. There will be field trips of both an academic and social nature, such as bird watching and mushroom gathering, as well as barbecues and Christmas parties. We often meet with students from the other natural scientific disciplines in different social gatherings.
From bachelor to master
A bachelor's degree from Roskilde University will provide access to study a master's programme. Depending on which subject(s) you choose as a part of your bachelor's programme, your degree will provide access to one or more of Roskilde University's master's programmes.
Admission requirements
One of the following combinations:
- Physics at Danish B-level and Chemistry at Danish B-level or
- Physics at Danish B-level and Biotechnology at Danish A-level or
- Geoscience at Danish A-level and Chemistry at Danish B-level or
- Chemistry at Danish B-level, Biology at Danish A-level and Physics at Danish C-level
Please notice: You must meet the admission requirements of the entire bachelor programme which you are applying for, not just the admission requirements of the subject
An example of a Study Programme
1. year | 2. year | 3. year | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. semester | 2. semester | 3. semester | 4. semester | 5. semester | 6. semester |
Course Empirical data 5 ECTS |
Course Experimental methods 5 ECTS |
Course Science Theory and Methods 5 ECTS |
Subject course An introduction to Ecosystems 5 ECTS |
Subject course 2nd bachelor subject 5 ECTS |
Subject course 2nd bachelor subject 5 ECTS |
Course Within the area of Natural Science 5 ECTS |
Course Within the area of Natural Science 5 ECTS |
Subject course Population biology 5 ECTS |
Subject course Animal and plant physiology 5 ECTS |
Course Within the area of Natural Science 5 ECTS |
Subject course 2nd bachelor subject 5 ECTS |
Course Within the area of Natural Science 5 ECTS |
Course Within the area of Natural Science 5 ECTS |
Subject course 2nd bachelor subject 5 ECTS |
Subject course Field Course and Data Analysis 5 ECTS |
Elective course 5 ECTS |
Elective course 5 ECTS |
Project Application of Natural Sciences in Technology and Society 15 ECTS |
Project Interaction between Theory, Model, Experiment and Simulations in Natural Sciences 15 ECTS |
Project Natural Sciences and Theory of Science 15 ECTS |
Project At the subject Environmental Biology 15 ECTS |
Project 2nd bachelor subject 15 ECTS |
Bachelor project At your bachelor programme 15 ECTS |
The table shows an example of a course of study. Courses, projects, internships and studies abroad with credit transfer may vary for each student. See current courses at study.ruc.dk
Possible subject combinations
-
Intro to Bioprocess Science (int)
The bachelor subject Bioprocess Science is an expanding interdisciplinary field that draws upon multiple areas of knowledge, but especially the molecular, environmental and medical biologic subjects together with chemistry. You will acquire a solid understanding of key theories and principles of bioprocess science including industrial processes, biological products, drug development together with screening and selecting organisms that are optimal for biological production of specified products for medical, industrial, aquaculture or agriculture application.
More about Bioprocess Science (int)How the programme is structured
A Bachelor in Environmental Biology (int) + Bioprocess Science (int) is part of an overall bachelor programme. You can choose between:
First year of studies
You will study the basic section of your programme. You will learn important aspects of disciplines relevant to your main academic area.
Second and third year of studies
You will specialise in one or two bachelor subjects.
When you combine two subjects, your time of studies will be divided equally among the two. If you study a single subject bachelor, your second and third year of studies will be spent on a single subject.
Admission requirements
Admission requirements for Environmental Biology (int)One of the following combinations:
- Physics at Danish B-level and Chemistry at Danish B-level or
- Physics at Danish B-level and Biotechnology at Danish A-level or
- Geoscience at Danish A-level and Chemistry at Danish B-level or
- Chemistry at Danish B-level, Biology at Danish A-level and Physics at Danish C-level
Please notice: You must meet the admission requirements of the entire bachelor programme which you are applying for, not just the admission requirements of the subject
Admission requirements for Bioprocess Science (int)- No specific admission requirements
Please notice: You must meet the admission requirements of the entire bachelor programme which you are applying for, not just the admission requirements of the subject.
Admission requirements for the Bachelor's degreeEach bachelor programme has specific admission requirements. Find the requirements at the programmes' pages.
-
Intro to Chemistry (int)
The bachelor subject chemistry and the chemistry research at Roskilde University aim at doing chemistry in a green way. This means studies in second generation bioethanol, optimization of solar cells, synthesis of new bioactive compounds, synthesis of new and useful natural products, clever use of surface active compounds and development of biosensors.
More about Chemistry (int)How the programme is structured
A Bachelor in Environmental Biology (int) + Chemistry (int) is part of an overall bachelor programme. You can choose between:
First year of studies
You will study the basic section of your programme. You will learn important aspects of disciplines relevant to your main academic area.
Second and third year of studies
You will specialise in one or two bachelor subjects.
When you combine two subjects, your time of studies will be divided equally among the two. If you study a single subject bachelor, your second and third year of studies will be spent on a single subject.
Admission requirements
Admission requirements for Environmental Biology (int)One of the following combinations:
- Physics at Danish B-level and Chemistry at Danish B-level or
- Physics at Danish B-level and Biotechnology at Danish A-level or
- Geoscience at Danish A-level and Chemistry at Danish B-level or
- Chemistry at Danish B-level, Biology at Danish A-level and Physics at Danish C-level
Please notice: You must meet the admission requirements of the entire bachelor programme which you are applying for, not just the admission requirements of the subject
Admission requirements for Chemistry (int)One of these following combinations:
- Physics at Danish A-level and Chemistry at Danish B-level or
- Physics at Danish B-level and Chemistry at Danish A-level or
- Physics at Danish A-level and Biotechnology at Danish A-level or
- Geoscience at Danish A-level and Chemistry at Danish A-level
Please notice: You must meet the admission requirements of the entire bachelor programme which you are applying for, not just the admission requirements of the subject.
Admission requirements for the Bachelor's degreeEach bachelor programme has specific admission requirements. Find the requirements at the programmes' pages.
-
Intro to Computer Science (int)
The main focus of the bachelor subject Computer Science is on software development and the design of IT systems. You will learn to plan, analyse, implement, test and document a programming assignment.
More about Computer Science (int)How the programme is structured
A Bachelor in Environmental Biology (int) + Computer Science (int) is part of an overall bachelor programme. You can choose between:
First year of studies
You will study the basic section of your programme. You will learn important aspects of disciplines relevant to your main academic area.
Second and third year of studies
You will specialise in one or two bachelor subjects.
When you combine two subjects, your time of studies will be divided equally among the two. If you study a single subject bachelor, your second and third year of studies will be spent on a single subject.
Admission requirements
Admission requirements for Environmental Biology (int)One of the following combinations:
- Physics at Danish B-level and Chemistry at Danish B-level or
- Physics at Danish B-level and Biotechnology at Danish A-level or
- Geoscience at Danish A-level and Chemistry at Danish B-level or
- Chemistry at Danish B-level, Biology at Danish A-level and Physics at Danish C-level
Please notice: You must meet the admission requirements of the entire bachelor programme which you are applying for, not just the admission requirements of the subject
Admission requirements for Computer Science (int)- No specific admission requirements
Please notice: You must meet the admission requirements of the entire bachelor programme which you are applying for, not just the admission requirements of the subject.
Admission requirements for the Bachelor's degreeEach bachelor programme has specific admission requirements. Find the requirements at the programmes' pages.
-
Intro to Mathematics (int)
In Mathematics you will learn about the core elements of mathematics and how to work with basic research in mathematics, mathematical didactics and mathematical models in areas such as physics, epidemiology and physiology.
More about Mathematics (int)How the programme is structured
A Bachelor in Environmental Biology (int) + Mathematics (int) is part of an overall bachelor programme. You can choose between:
First year of studies
You will study the basic section of your programme. You will learn important aspects of disciplines relevant to your main academic area.
Second and third year of studies
You will specialise in one or two bachelor subjects.
When you combine two subjects, your time of studies will be divided equally among the two. If you study a single subject bachelor, your second and third year of studies will be spent on a single subject.
Admission requirements
Admission requirements for Environmental Biology (int)One of the following combinations:
- Physics at Danish B-level and Chemistry at Danish B-level or
- Physics at Danish B-level and Biotechnology at Danish A-level or
- Geoscience at Danish A-level and Chemistry at Danish B-level or
- Chemistry at Danish B-level, Biology at Danish A-level and Physics at Danish C-level
Please notice: You must meet the admission requirements of the entire bachelor programme which you are applying for, not just the admission requirements of the subject
Admission requirements for Mathematics (int)- Mathematics at Danish A-level
Please notice: You must meet the admission requirements of the entire bachelor programme which you are applying for, not just the admission requirements of the subject.
Admission requirements for the Bachelor's degreeEach bachelor programme has specific admission requirements. Find the requirements at the programmes' pages.
-
Intro to Molecular Biology (int)
Molecular Biology is the part of biology that concerns itself with macromolecules’ properties and interactions, and examines the function of genes and the function of the proteins that are formed. You will acquire a solid understanding of the key theories of biochemistry, cell biology, genetics and microbiology.
More about Molecular Biology (int)How the programme is structured
A Bachelor in Environmental Biology (int) + Molecular Biology (int) is part of an overall bachelor programme. You can choose between:
First year of studies
You will study the basic section of your programme. You will learn important aspects of disciplines relevant to your main academic area.
Second and third year of studies
You will specialise in one or two bachelor subjects.
When you combine two subjects, your time of studies will be divided equally among the two. If you study a single subject bachelor, your second and third year of studies will be spent on a single subject.
Admission requirements
Admission requirements for Environmental Biology (int)One of the following combinations:
- Physics at Danish B-level and Chemistry at Danish B-level or
- Physics at Danish B-level and Biotechnology at Danish A-level or
- Geoscience at Danish A-level and Chemistry at Danish B-level or
- Chemistry at Danish B-level, Biology at Danish A-level and Physics at Danish C-level
Please notice: You must meet the admission requirements of the entire bachelor programme which you are applying for, not just the admission requirements of the subject
Admission requirements for Molecular Biology (int)One of the following combinations:
- Physics at Danish B-level and Chemistry at Danish B-level or
- Physics at Danish B-level and Biotechnology at Danish A-level or
- Geoscience at Danish A-level and Chemistry at Danish B-level or
- Chemistry at Danish B-level, Biology at Danish A-level and Physics at Danish C-level
Please notice: You must meet the admission requirements of the entire bachelor's programme which you are applying for, not just the admission requirements of the subject.
Admission requirements for the Bachelor's degreeEach bachelor programme has specific admission requirements. Find the requirements at the programmes' pages.
-
Intro to Physics (int)
The bachelor subject Physics takes you through the basic disciplines of physics, including electrodynamics, thermodynamics and quantum mechanics. You will learn to structure and formalize physical problems and you will acquire the necessary skills to analyse the world with the approach and intuition of a physicist.
More about Physics (int)How the programme is structured
A Bachelor in Environmental Biology (int) + Physics (int) is part of an overall bachelor programme. You can choose between:
First year of studies
You will study the basic section of your programme. You will learn important aspects of disciplines relevant to your main academic area.
Second and third year of studies
You will specialise in one or two bachelor subjects.
When you combine two subjects, your time of studies will be divided equally among the two. If you study a single subject bachelor, your second and third year of studies will be spent on a single subject.
Admission requirements
Admission requirements for Environmental Biology (int)One of the following combinations:
- Physics at Danish B-level and Chemistry at Danish B-level or
- Physics at Danish B-level and Biotechnology at Danish A-level or
- Geoscience at Danish A-level and Chemistry at Danish B-level or
- Chemistry at Danish B-level, Biology at Danish A-level and Physics at Danish C-level
Please notice: You must meet the admission requirements of the entire bachelor programme which you are applying for, not just the admission requirements of the subject
Admission requirements for Physics (int)One of the following combinations:
- Physics at Danish A-level and Chemistry at Danish B-level or
- Physics at Danish B-level and Chemistry at Danish A-level or
- Physics at Danish A-level and Biotechnology at Danish A-level or
- Geoscience at Danish A-level and Chemistry at Danish A-Level
Please notice: You must meet the admission requirements of the entire bachelor programme which you are applying for, not just the admission requirements of the subject.
Admission requirements for the Bachelor's degreeEach bachelor programme has specific admission requirements. Find the requirements at the programmes' pages.

Follow Roskilde University on social media

The Student House RUC

Campus Roskilde University

Study Guidance
Contact us if you need guidance about our programmes, or if you have questions about admission to Roskilde University.

