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BSc Environmental Science (with Foundation Year)

UWE Bristol

Institution
UWE Bristol
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Environmental Science (with Foundation Year)
Duration
Four years full-time; five years sandwich; eight years part-time
UCAS code
F90F

Entry requirements

GCSE: Grade C/4 or above in English, Mathematics and Double Science, or equivalent. Tariff points: 56 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: No specific subjects required. EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: No specific subjects required. Access: No specific subjects required. Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: No specific subjects required. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Cambridge Technical: No specific subjects required. T Levels: No specific subjects required.

About this course

BSc(Hons) in Marine Biology. Core topics include Data Analysis, Laboratory Techniques and Research Methods. The course includes an independent Research Dissertation Project guided by an academic supervisor. A sandwich year option provides a year-long work placement with public or private sector employers.

Modules

  • Biology in Practice
  • Chemistry in Practice
  • Skills for Science
  • Investigating and Communicating Science
  • 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