B.Sc. Environmental Science
Bachelor's degree
In Coleraine
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Coleraine (Northern Ireland)
Ulster University, BSc (Hons) Environmental Science - Environmental science is a multidisciplinary academic field that integrates many of the sciences taught at secondary school (including Geography) and applies to the study of the environment, and to the solution of environmental problems.
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Subjects
- Environmental Science
- School
- Skills and Training
- Systems
- University
Course programme
In Year 1 Students start with a residential field school and then study modules related to sustainability, measuring environmental processes, environmental systems (biosphere, lithosphere and hydrosphere) and a range of data analysis skills.
In Year 2 students study GIS and remote sensing, ecology, environmental impact assessment, employability and professional skills, freshwater systems (for environmental scientists) and coastal and marine systems (for the marine science pathway), and attend a residential overseas field school.
In the final year students undertake modules on research skills and a research dissertation. GIS remote sensing is continued as a transferrable skills and other modules focus on environmental change and environmental conservation. The BSc Environmental Science students undertake a module relating to applications of water science with a residential field school. The marine science pathway students study oceanography also with a residential field school.
Students also have the option to extend their academic studies by electing to study abroad for a year or by working in industry/business. This additional year spent away from Ulster University is taken in the third year. See details below.
Associate awards
- Diploma in International Academic Studies DIAS
- Diploma in Professional Practice DPP
Attendance
Three year programme.
On campus five days per week, contact time average 16 hours per week, 24 hours per week average independent study including academic assessment.
B.Sc. Environmental Science