Environmental Science, BSc - 2016/17

We live on a wonderful planet! From the ice wastes of the Antarctic, to the sultry heat of the tropical rain forest, to the incredible biodiversity of a chalk downland in Kent, there is an immense diversity of organisms and geography. Life on the planet is called the biosphere and has been in existence for three thousand million years. During this time, the biosphere has survived because of an intricate set of relationships which link water, land and atmosphere. These relationships are now being analysed and modelled by environmental scientists. As we understand more about these relationships, we can respond confidently to new threats such as climate change and loss of biodiversity. For anyone who is also amazed at the way the biosphere and the planet work, this degree allows them to follow up their interest and come to understand the planet and its mechanisms. If they want to make a career out of their interest in the environment or are currently working in the sector and would like to take this as a work-based option, this degree supports their aspiration for a productive and informed career.