Environmental Science BSc (Hons)
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You can meet a lot of people from everywhere and also a bit of locals. Since last year there is an ESN section so maybe activities will be developped in the future.
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Bangor is a great small city with a thriving center full of students from all over the world. The local people are interesting, a lot of Welsh is spoken, and the natural setting is beautiful.
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Bachelor's degree
In Bangor
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Bangor (Wales)
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Duration
3 Years
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Start date
September
Environmental Scientists are needed more than ever by industry, government and society. This environmental science degree course brings together information from a wide range of subjects to explore some of the most important threats facing the world, such as climate change, pollution, conservation, and food security.
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About this course
The course aims to enable understudies to: Show understanding of units of measure and dimensional analysis
Have a sound grasp of basic numerical manipulation techniques
Be able to use mathematical and graphical techniques to describe scientific phenomena
Apply appropriate data analysis and statistical techniques to scientific data using Excel, Matlab and SPSS computer packages and correctly interpret the outcomes
Have an awareness of how to plan and conduct a simple experiment with appropriate regard to design and analysis issues
Apply appropriate spatial analysis techniques to data and correctly interpret the outputs
Develop an understanding of the scientific method to develop ideas, make observations, and set and test hypotheses
Be able to communicate the results of environmental scientific investigations to an appropriate audience
Apply appropriate temporal analysis techniques to data and correctly interpret the outputs
The broad base of the environmetal science degree provides considerable flexibility in terms of career opportunities. You can expect to find employment in industrial organisations, advisory agencies, local government, and in research and development, either within Europe or overseas. The course also provides a good basis for teaching and work in the media. You may consider postgraduate study e.g. a professional MSc course, or research leading to a PhD.
The School range is 320 260 points on the UCAS Tariff.
BTEC National Diploma in a relevant subject area.
Reviews
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You can meet a lot of people from everywhere and also a bit of locals. Since last year there is an ESN section so maybe activities will be developped in the future.
← | →
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Bangor is a great small city with a thriving center full of students from all over the world. The local people are interesting, a lot of Welsh is spoken, and the natural setting is beautiful.
← | →
Course rating
Recommended
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Subjects
- IT
- Renewable Energy
- Environmental Science
- Environmental issues
- Introductory Research Skills
- Catchment Processes
- Chemistry in Biology and the Environment
- Instrumental Methods for Non Chemists
- Pollution and Environment
- Environmental Geochemistry
Course programme
Environmental Science BSc (Hons)