Environmental Forensics
Bachelor's degree
In Poole
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Bachelor's degree
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Poole
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Duration
3 Years
Students will acquire skills that are central to the new breed of environmental scientist, able to function in an increasingly regulated world. To provide students with a substantial range of transferable skills in science laboratory practice, computing, data analysis, report writing and project management.
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About this course
Applications are viewed on their individual merits. For 2010/11 entry: 220 points. For 2011/12 entry: 260 points from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent, including 80 points in a preferred subject.
Preferred subjects: Biology, Geography, Environmental Science, Chemistry
Recommended GCSEs: A minimum of 5 GCSEs grades A* - C including a Science, Maths and English or equivalent qualifications
If English is not your first language: IELTS 6.5 (Academic) or above.
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BSc (Hons) Environmental Forensics
Delivery method: Full-time
Course Reference: BSEF
Course Overview
Environmental Forensics is an emerging discipline, although its components are well established. It encompasses all aspects of environmental contamination, accident investigation and health & safety compliance within a legal context. Our environment is evermore regulated and environmental scientists are increasingly being asked to ensure due diligence, corporate governance, and assess such concepts as environmental sustainability and liability.
The course will produce graduates who can design, execute and defend, as expert witnesses, legally robust environmental investigation and monitoring programmes.
BSc (Hons) Environmental Forensics builds on one of the key strengths of Bournemouth's contemporary environmental courses suite, namely a strong emphasis at all levels on environmental law. It is an innovative degree with varied learning and teaching methods and practical fieldwork is also integrated into studies.
During placements students can gain experience with potential UK employers such as the Environment Agency, the UK AEA, English Nature, Rothamsted Experimental Station, Horticultural Research International and Plessey Controls.
Graduates will be well equipped to find employment with the above organisations or other environmental consultancy firms and local authorities. Alternatively, they may progress to Masters courses and further research. Mature student entry is encouraged, candidates being considered based on relevant professional experience and/or qualifications.
Environmental Forensics