**Why Earth science and geography?**

The world needs geographers and Earth scientists now more than ever before. For example, we need them to:

* help us address the climate crisis

* adapt to environmental changes

* live more safely and sustainably on our dynamic Earth

Our degree will help you play a valuable role in addressing the global challenges facing our planet and society.

Making a difference starts here. Are you ready?

**What will I learn?**

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Biology at Heriot-Watt University addresses issues of key importance in the modern world with emphasis placed on the applied aspects of each area, so that knowledge gained may be used to benefit society.

Our biology graduates have a strong record of employment in fields ranging from marine biology to pharmaceuticals, medical, water, the food industry and public sector organisations.

Studying biology at Heriot-Watt provides a thorough grounding in cell and molecular biology, microbiology, marine and environmental biology, toxicology and biotechnology. Emphasis is placed on the applied aspects of each discipline, so that knowledge...

Enhance your undergraduate degree with a year's placement in an industrial, commercial or research environment.

Physiology is the study of how the body works. More than any other of the biological sciences, it involves using an understanding of biological process at the most basic level to explain how a whole organ or an entire body functions. It is this integrated aspect that puts Physiology at the centre of the biological and medical sciences.

Physiological studies of normal biological function provide the basis for understanding the abnormal function observed in human and animal disease and...

This interdisciplinary diploma combines science studies in biology, geography and chemistry, with aspects of technology and social science to help you understand the whole picture. You’ll study the problems we face in understanding our natural environment and living sustainably, as well as developing your scientific, interpretive and creative thinking skills.

**Key features of the course**

- Accredited by the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM)

- Enhance your scientific, interpretive and creative-thinking skills.

- Investigate the science of the natural environment and our relationship with...

Are you interested in saving biodiversity and a career in nature conservation? Conservation Biology focuses on the skills you need to explore strategies for conserving biodiversity in the face of rapid increases in human impacts on the planet. You build on expertise in ecology, zoology, plant and soil science, evolution and genetics. You learn about the arguments and the effectiveness of different approaches to conservation and develop a conceptual and practical understanding of conservation. You explore a diversity of case studies in Scotland and internationally to examine the diversity of approaches ranging from the conservation of threatened species to...

Politics and Sociology at Aberdeen is an excellent combination which gives you solid grounding in politics and political systems across the world and adds deeper study of the societies we are part of and how they shape us as individuals in all sorts of ways including the political decisions that we make. Top-rated teaching and a culture of dynamic research will make you a sought-after graduate by employers in many sectors, and with strong options in politics.

In Politics, you will be right at the front of debate on current world events – including Britain’s relationship with...

**Find Your Place.**
There's still time to apply for September. For details of our Clearing 2022 entry criteria visit - clearing.uws.ac.uk

**Aircraft Engineering**
This programme will provide you with skills appropriate to aircraft design, manufacturing, aerodynamic and structural design and repair and overhaul sectors.

Designed in partnership with aerospace industry employers, the programme offers visits to organisations such as Spirit AeroSystems and British Airways whilst a number of final year Honours projects are undertaken in collaboration with industry.

This degree allows you to combine business management with French. You’ll divide your study equally between both subjects. You’ll explore how businesses develop strategies, handle risk and take decisions. You’ll see what’s involved in functions such as marketing, accounting and finance. Combining this with the study of French opens doors to French-speaking cultures and communities, and can provide a key to the global workplace.

**Key features of the course**
- Develops your understanding of business organisations and their key elements.

- Explores wider considerations such as environments, markets and processes, and how they...

This programme brings two hugely popular subjects together to help develop in-demand Geophysicists.

Geology is the study of the Earth and how it works: its minerals, rocks, their structure and interactions above and below Earth's surface. It is also concerned with unraveling Earth history, including the history of life, and predicting future geologic events. Geophysics applies mathematics, the principles of physics, and modeling to study the Earth’s interior and investigates the Earth’s electromagnetic and gravitational fields.

At first sight, these two subjects, may appear very different however they are not. A Geophysicist...

Travel to the deep time of Earth’s past through fossil finds and mineral mysteries. You’ll observe, describe and interpret rocks and landforms, minerals and fossils, to develop your understanding of how our planet works. Try out your new skills by collecting and analysing data in your own geological investigation. Then explore related topics such as planetary, environmental or ecological science to extend your study of geology.

**Key features of the course**
- Observe, describe and analyse rocks, fossils, minerals and landforms.

- Explore our award-winning OpenSTEM Labs and online databases for current research...