BSc (Hons) Environmental Science

Explore the processes which impact the wide range of ecosystems and environments on Earth. You can tailor your degree to suit your interests and focus on specialisms such as global environmental change, conservation, sustainability and environmental quality and technology.
Become a specialist in this vital international discipline, and lend your expertise to combat the climate crisis.

One of the first degree programmes to be established in the subject, Sheffield remains at the leading edge of environmental science as youll see, when you experience our blend of research-led teaching in the field and in the lab.

From the essentials in geography, earth science and biology, youll forge your own path in years two and three. Your study will take you to a range of far-reaching research specialisms such as global environmental change, conservation, sustainability and environmental quality and technology.

Practical work and field classes are an essential part of the course. Third year students typically carry out an extended research project in the lab or in the field, and the University is happy to cover the costs to ensure everyone has this chance.

With environmental science now a rapidly evolving, in-demand discipline, youll find there is no shortage of careers in industry, research, conservation and ecology to name a few.

The A Level entry requirements for this course are:
ABB
including Geography or another relevant science subject

A Levels (Plus) additional qualifications BBB, including Geography or another science subject (Plus) B in the EPQ, BBB, including Geography or another relevant science subject (Plus) B in Core Maths

International Baccalaureate 33, with 5 in Higher Level Geography or another relevant science subject

BTEC Extended Diploma DDD in a relevant subject

Scottish Highers (Plus) 1 Advanced Higher AABBB (Plus) B in Geography or another relevant science subject

Welsh Baccalaureate (Plus) 2 A Levels B (Plus) AB, including Geography or another relevant science subject

Access to HE Diploma 60 credits overall in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 30 credits at Distinction (to include Geography or another relevant science subject units) and 15 credits at Merit

Routes for mature students

Other requirements
Relevant science subjects other than Geography include Biology/Human Biology, Geology, Environmental Science/Studies, Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths, Physics or Statistics
GCSE Maths grade 4/C
English language requirements
You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course we require: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C, IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or an alternative acceptable English language qualification
TOEFL iBT - Overall score of 88 with a minimum of 19 in Listening, 20 in Reading, 22 in Speaking and 19 in Writing