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Why study Life, Environmental & Archaeological Sciences at BU?
- Biodiversity hotspot: Study at a university with outstanding facilities and an excellent reputation, located in one of the UK’s richest biodiversity hotspots, close to incredible natural environments and prestigious historical sites.
- Multifaceted team of academic experts: Our courses are delivered by a multifaceted team of academic experts, including biologists, ecologists, geographers, environmental scientists and archaeologists.
- Excellent research and fieldwork opportunities: Outstanding opportunities for research and fieldwork on our doorstep in locations such as the New Forest National Park and World Heritage Jurassic Coast; our students have also undertaken projects in a range of overseas locations. Archaeology students can also get hands-on with the Durotriges Project 'Big Dig' Field School.
- State-of-the-art laboratories: Develop your skills in our industry-standard facilities, including a biodome, microscopy, tissue culture and analytical labs, as well as zooarchaeology, human bone and DNA labs.
- 30-week placement: Gain professional experience on a placement, including the option to extend your degree by a year and undertake a minimum 30-week placement
- Rich research: Study in a faculty that produces a rich range of research in this subject area.