BSc (Hons) Environmental Science

Our programme is purpose built for the modern environmental scientist and centred around the learner as the 'environmental practitioner'. You will develop skills, knowledge and understanding that will equip you for employment in a wide range of environmental professions and beyond. It has been aligned to subject benchmark statements and has been developed in consultation with employers.

You will develop an understanding of the science of the environment, how to assess and monitor environmental issues and identify sustainable solutions to current environmental problems as well as ensure future environmental protection.

The Environmental Science course has a strong practical focus with laboratory and field work throughout including a residential field trip and a multi-year practical monitoring exercise, allowing you to combine theory and practice.

104-120 UCAS Tariff Points.
GCSEs: GCSE English Language and Maths

A-levels: BBD - BBB to include study in one of the following - Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, Applied Science, Geography or Geology

T-levels: P (C+) M. T Level Science is acceptable for entry to this course

Access to HE: 30 credits at Distinction, 6 at Merit and 9 at Pass - Science based

CACHE Technical Level 3 and Level 3 Extended Diploma: B - Science based

OCR Cambridge Technical & Edexcel/Pearson BTEC Level 3 (National) Extended Diploma: MMM - DDM - to include Science/Geography

Scottish Highers: BBBC AABB to include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, Applied Science, Geography or Geology

Irish LC Highers: B1, B2x3 A2, B1x3 to include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, Applied Science, Geography or Geology.

International Baccalaureate -
Syllabus A: Higher Level 4 / Standard Level 5
Syllabus B: Higher Level 5

IELTS Academic - Overall 6.0 with 5.5 minimum in each area.
TOEFL iBT - Overall 72 (Reading - 18, Listening -17, Writing - 17, Speaking - 20).