• Teaching language
    English

Introduction to the programme

Environmental Biology is about the interaction between living animals, plants and micro-organisms and their physical, chemical and biological environment.

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.