University College Dublin offers an Environmental Biology (Hons) programme. There's a strong emphasis on vocational skills and links with industry. Core modules include mock environmental impact assessment, field-based sampling in Ireland and Spain, and guest lectures from environmental managers and consultants.
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities
Environmental Biologists pursue a wide range of careers such as:
- Fisheries managers
- Environmental consultants
- Habitat ecologists
- Pollution biologists
- Wildlife and conservation officers
- National park supervisors
- Technical and scientific supervisors
- University researchers and professors
Graduate opportunities are also available for students to pursue MSc or PhD programmes. Taught MSc programmes at UCD include Applied Science (Environmental Science), Evolutionary Biology,Imaging & Microscopy and World Heritage Management.
International Study Opportunities
Students in third year have spent time at the following universities:
- University of Auckland, New Zealand
- University of California, Santa Barbara, USA
- University of Melbourne, Australia
