Environmental Science
UCAS Code: F900
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
At least one science-based subject (biology, chemistry, environmental science, geography, geology, mathematics, physics, psychology or equivalent) A pass is required in science practical's where taken. Citizenship studies, critical thinking, general studies and leisure studies not accepted.
Pass the Access to Science course with 60 credits overall, including 45 at level 3, of which 30 must be in relevant science modules and at merit. GCSE English at grade C or above is also required.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Including two science-based subjects (can include geography and/or maths; but psychology and economics are not accepted).
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Including specified grades in two science-based subjects (can include geography and/or maths; but psychology and economics are not accepted) at Higher Level and English language.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC in Applied Science accepted. Please contact the School direct to check modules covered and grades required.
Scottish Advanced Higher
In two science-based subjects (can include geography and/or maths; but psychology and economics are not accepted). This qualification is only accepted in combination with five Scottish Highers at grades ABBBB-BBBBB.
Scottish Higher
A,B,B,B,B-B,B,B,B,B
This qualification is only accepted in combination with two Scottish Advanced Highers at grades AA-AB, in two science-based subjects (can include geography and/or maths; but psychology and economics are not accepted).
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Accepted alongside two science-based subjects at A level (can include geography and/or maths; but psychology and economics are not accepted).
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About this course
You'll develop the practical skills and scientific knowledge to help deliver a sustainable future. As environmental scientists, we'll teach you about climate changes, biodiversity and pollution.
On our accredited course, you'll get high standards of practical, field and theoretical activities. Surveying techniques are commonly used by environmental consultants in industry. You'll get plenty of opportunities to practice these skills. Day trips and visits to local sites will include activities including:
- bat surveys
- habitat surveys
- winter tree ID
You can also choose from field courses in Malaysia and Sweden. In Malaysia, you'll see the impact of tourism on Tioman Island. You'll do practical work in mangroves, visit a palm oil plantation, and see deforestation of tropical forest.
Throughout your degree you can choose from a range of additional options. You can apply to do these when you get here:
- Industry placement - you can add a year in industry between years two and three
- Study abroad - options include our Malaysia campus, Australia, Canada, or Europe
Modules
In the first year you will develop your understanding of key scientific principles within traditional scientific disciplines and how these are integrated and interrelated. The science behind climate change and influences on water chemistry are key topics in the second year. A wide range of optional modules allows you to study specific topics of interest to you. Your research project (lab, field or literature based) is the only core module in year three. Recent projects include studies on: Carbon capture and storage; Sustainable management of high-level nuclear waste; Climate change in the Arctic. Fieldwork provides hands on experience directly related to skills required in the environmental sector. In year one we offer optional field courses in Devon or Malaysia (on Tioman Island). In year two we offer a Hydrogeochemistry Field Course in Derbyshire. In year three you can take the Environmental Pollution Field Course (Czech Republic) or Arctic Ecology Field Course (at Abisko, Sweden).
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