What kinds of environmental problems can Life Sciences students study?
Life Sciences programs may cover biodiversity loss and ecosystem change, climate change, pollution of the oceans, atmosphere, soil, and water, invasive species, and the overuse of natural resources. Students may examine effects on organisms and microorganisms and consider responses ranging from identifying causes to conservation and environmental restoration, sustainable resource use, and the assessment of hazardous substances in the environment.
Key points
- Study impacts on biodiversity and ecosystems
- Investigate environmental pollution, including effects of chemicals and microorganisms
- Consider conservation, environmental restoration, and sustainable resource use
Things to check
- The problems and research methods covered vary by university, faculty, specialization, and course, so specific content should be checked in official curriculum information.