Environmental Science - BSc (Hons)

Nottingham Trent University

Bachelor's degree

In Nottingham

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Nottingham

  • Duration

    4 Years

This degree provides you with the opportunity to specialise in a range of scientific areas associated with Environmental Sciences. The continued pressure on energy resources and natural habitats from climate and land-use change has increased demand for graduates with environmental management skills.

This multidisciplinary course includes the scientific study of the physical, chemical and biological processes operating on and within the Earth. It is fully accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences, meaning you will graduate with a degree recognised and valued by the industry.

You will be introduced to analytical skills, discover how to conserve global biodiversity, and investigate environmental monitoring and pollution migration.

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Start date

Nottingham (Nottinghamshire)
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Start date

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About this course

Once you have graduated from this course, potential employers include:

Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
Environment Agency
local government
environmental consultancies
conservation agencies
private companies.

Possible roles you may consider include:

energy management adviser
sustainability officer
environmental auditor
water quality scientist
conservation adviser
recycling officer
environmental consultant.

What are we looking for?
A-levels – BBC, including a Science subject; or
BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM, including relevant Science modules; or
112 UCAS Tariff points from three A-levels or equivalent qualifications, including an A-level equivalent in a Science subject; and
GCSEs – English and Maths grade C / 4.

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Subjects

  • Monitoring
  • Biodiversity
  • Climate
  • Environmental Science
  • Biogeochemistry
  • Ecology
  • Professional
  • Quantitative
  • Methods
  • Analysis

Course programme

Year One
  • Principles of Environmental Science
  • Principles of Ecology
  • Biodiversity Conservation
  • Introduction to Global Environmental Issues
  • Introduction to Earth Science
  • Skills for Scientists
Year Two
  • Experimental Design and Analysis
  • Environmental Law and Policy
  • Environmental Monitoring and Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
  • Technical Skills for Environmental Scientists
  • Sustainability
  • Living with Climate Change
Year Three
  • Placement year for students on the four-year course.
Final year
  • Dissertation
  • Frontiers in Environmental Biogeochemistry
  • Innovations in Energy
  • Natural Resource Management
Example optional modules (choose one of the following):
  • Applied Hydrology and Water Resources
  • Applications of Remote Sensing
  • Marine and Freshwater Ecology
How you’re taught

You will be taught through a variety of methods including group seminars, lectures and practical sessions.

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Environmental Science - BSc (Hons)

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