BSc Environmental Science
Entry requirements
A level: Available to those who are studying for, or have completed Level 3 qualifications (e.g. A-Levels or BTEC), to include a relevant science subject (biology, geography or environmental studies), and to mature-aged candidates without formal qualifications who have suitable background education, work experience in the relevant sector and motivation for study. IB: Available to those who are studying for, or have completed Level 3 qualifications (e.g. A-Levels or BTEC), to include a relevant science subject (biology, geography or environmental studies), and to mature-aged candidates without formal qualifications who have suitable background education, work experience in the relevant sector and motivation for study.
About this course
BSc in Environmental Science, a four-year undergraduate programme with a foundation year. Core topics include Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Environmental Analysis. The programme is accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG). Fieldwork opportunities are available in locations including New Zealand, Crete, New York, and Ireland.
Modules
- Building Blocks of Biology
- Environmental Management
- Fundamentals in Ecology and Plant Diversity
- How to be a Student 1
- How to be a Student 2
- Understanding Change - Environment, People, Places
- Earth Surface Environments
- Fieldwork Skills
- Genetics, Evolution and Diversity
- How to Build a Planet
- Microbial and Plant Diversity
- Researching the World: data collection and analysis
- Research Design and Fieldwork Skills
- Visualisation and Analysis of Geographical Data
- Applied Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics
- Aquatic Botany
- Climate Change: Plants, Animals and Ecosystems
- Environmental Geochemistry
- Food, Farming, Technology and the Environment
- Freshwater Biology
- Glacial and Fluvial Processes
- How to Build a Sustainable Society
- Introduction to Geographic Information Systems and Landscape Ecology
- Marine Biology
- Practical and Professional Skills in Microbiology
- Quaternary Environmental Change
- Wildlife Surveying
- Environmental Microbiology and Monitoring
- Geoscience Laboratory Techniques
- Dissertation: Geography, Environmental Science, and Environmental Earth Science
- Applied Environmental Management
- Biogeochemistry and Health
- Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics
- Debates in Climate Science
- Environmental Regulation and Consultancy
- Freshwater Biology Field Course
- Glaciers and Ice Sheets
- Marine Biology Field Course
- Monitoring our Planet's Health from Space
- Past environments, future challenges
- Population and Community Ecology
- Sustainable Land Management
- Terrestrial Ecology Fieldcourse
- Urban Risk and Environmental Resilience
- Wildlife Conservation & Biodiversity