BSc Environmental Science
Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 or above in English, Mathematics and Double Science, or equivalent. Tariff points: 112 Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page. English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The University accepts a large number of UK and international qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you'll need in our English language section. Please visit our English language requirements page. A-level subjects: Grade C in a Science subject. Relevant subjects: Subjects that meet the Science requirement for this course: Applied Science, Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science/Studies, Geography, Geology, Maths, Use of Maths, Physics, Psychology, Science in the Environment, Statistics. BTEC: You'll need a minimum of five units in a Science subject. You may be asked to do more based on the size of your units. Please list the units you are studying in your application. For further advice on acceptable units, please email us. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. Access: 15 Level 3 credits at Merit in a Science subject. Baccalaureate IB: A minimum Grade 5 in a Higher Level Science subject. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: H3 in a Science. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. This qualification cannot be used to satisfy any subject specific entry requirements. Cambridge Technical: You'll need a minimum of five units in a Science subject. You may be asked to do more based on the size of your units. Please list the units you are studying in your application. For further advice on acceptable units, please email us. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. T Levels: You must be studying Science. For further advice on acceptable subjects please email us.
About this course
BSc(Hons) Marine Biology, examining marine ecosystems and the environmental challenges facing them. Core topics include Data Analysis and Research Methods. The course includes a Research Dissertation Project conducted independently under academic supervision and an Expedition to a Biodiversity Hotspot. A sandwich year option allows a professional placement year with an employer.
Modules
- The Earth
- Field Skills
- Life on Earth
- Environment and Society
- Environmental and Field Techniques
- Ecology
- Environmental Resilience
- Atmosphere and Climate
- Earth Science
- Hydrology to Oceanography
- Plant Growth and Survival
- The Microbial World
- Sustainable Futures
- Energy, Carbon and Climate
- Research Dissertation Project
- Environmental and Ecological Consultancy
- Marine Ecosystems
- Environmental Forensics
- Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
- Global Forest Systems
- Science Communication
- Sustainable Food Production
- Environmental Microbiology
- Expedition to a Biodiversity Hotspot