Ecological and environmental sciences
Tackle some of the biggest environmental challenges facing the planet
Ecological and environmental scientists study organisms and their environments to understand the natural world and how it’s changing
What are ecological and environmental sciences?
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From climate change to over-exploitation Ecological and environmental science has never been more important
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Look interactions in and with the natural world Understand organisms and tackle global issues
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Joint top ten in the UK Geography and Environmental Studies Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 – based on the proportion of world-leading research
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8th in the UK Earth and Marine Sciences Guardian University Guide 2025
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5th in Europe Environmental Sciences QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025
Why Imperial?
Hands-on experience in our well-equipped facilities, including laboratories and computing systems
World-leading researchers creating real-world impact
Courses
Our courses cover a range of issues related to ecological and environmental science, so you can study a topic of interest or importance to you
Civil Engineering
Learn to solve global challenges across the natural and built environment through a world-leading education on this integrated Master’s degree.
Start date
- 2026
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Earth and Planetary Science
Gain the geological and geophysical skills that underpin modern investigation of solid planetary bodies in the Solar System.
Start date
- 2026
Earth and Planetary Science
Become familiar with the geological and geophysical principles that support solid planetary body exploration
Start date
- 2026
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Ecology and Environmental Biology
Focus on important ecological and environmental topics such as climate change, biodiversity and conservation.
Start date
- 2026
Geology
Study the Earth's interior, surface, and atmosphere in this professionally accredited Master’s degree
Start date
- 2026
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Geophysics
Apply mathematical and physical laws to better understand how our planet works.
Start date
- 2026
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Cleantech Innovation
Become a climate innovator and cleantech entrepreneur through this interdisciplinary MSc.
Start date
- 2025
Climate Change, Management and Finance
Lead the way in tackling the challenges of climate change and sustainability in business.
Start date
- 2025
Conservation Science and Practice
Learn to lead conservation programmes to tackle global biodiversity challenges based on conservation science practice
Start date
- 2025
Environmental Data Science and Machine Learning
Apply computing techniques and machine learning to real-world environmental problems.
Start date
- 2025
Environmental Engineering
Analyse the principles and practices needed to protect the environment and human health.
Start date
- 2025
Environmental Engineering with Data Science
Explore environmental engineering practices and the use of computational methods and statistical modelling techniques.
Start date
- 2025
Environmental Technology
Explore the tools, alternative technologies and policies of sustainable environmental management.
Start date
- 2025
Hydrology and Water Resources Management
Discover the theoretical background and practical design considerations of hydrology and water resources management.
Start date
- 2025
Living Planet with Computational Methods in Ecology and Evolution
Bring cutting-edge quantitative methods and biological concepts together to solve research problems.
Start date
- 2025
Living Planet with Computational Methods in Ecology and Evolution
Undergo intensive training in cutting-edge biological research and further your knowledge of quantitative techniques.
Start date
- 2025
Living Planet with Ecological Applications
Receive theoretical and hands-on training in the application of ecological and evolutionary science.
Start date
- 2025
Living Planet with Ecology, Evolution and Conservation
Train in ecology, evolution and conservation concepts and study their applications to biodiversity.
Start date
- 2025
Living Planet with Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Research
Obtain the interdisciplinary research skills required to succeed in the fields of ecology, evolution and conservation.
Start date
- 2025
Living Planet with Ecosystems and Environmental Change
Study the latest developments in the conservation of ecosystems and the environment and build interdisciplinary skills.
Start date
- 2025
Molecular Plant and Microbial Sciences
Study advanced concepts and technologies related to the molecular basis of plant and microbe functions.
Start date
- 2025
Renewable Energy with AI and Data Science: Geology and Geophysics
Apply computational techniques to geological and geophysical data to characterise sites for renewable energy.
Start date
- 2025
Taxonomy, Biodiversity and Evolution
Receive broad training towards a career in biological diversity.
Start date
- 2025
