Environmental Science (Extended), BSc Hons

Bachelor's degree

In Gillingham

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Gillingham

With its mix of social, natural and physical sciences and emphasis on sustainability, our Environmental Science (Extended), BSc Hons degree prepares you for careers that have real impact on the world.


Our Environmental Science (Extended), BSc Hons degree will develop your understanding of the interactions between living systems and the physical landscape and its processes, and how society affects these. Through a range of modules, you'll investigate solutions to environmental issues from scientific, political, legal and philosophical perspectives. You will document the human impact on the landscape and explore environmental conflicts and issues.

Fieldwork is an important aspect of your studies and is funded by the university. In previous years, students have visited the Lake District, New Forest and south-east Spain.

Potential careers for our Environmental Science graduates include management roles in the environmental, land, conservation and heritage sectors.

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Location

Start date

Gillingham (Kent)
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Start date

SeptemberEnrolment now closed

About this course

Graduates have opportunities in environmental and land management, conservation and heritage management, waste management, local government, environment agencies, ecology and biodiversity, overseas development, urban planning and natural resource management.

A-level: 64 Points from related science subjects
BTEC National: Extended Diploma in Applied Science
A-level and BTEC National: Diploma/Extended Certificate in Applied Science and 16 Points from a related science subject
Plus GCSEs in English language and mathematics at grade 4 or above (grade C or above under the A*-G system), and one GCSE science subject at Grade C or above under the A*-G system. We also accept equivalent qualifications at Level 2, such as Functional Skills in Mathematics and English.

What you should know about this course
This four year programme is identical to the three year course, but has a foundation year with lower entry requirements
If you have the ability but not the qualifications, this programme is your first step to graduation
The foundation year includes academic writing, computing skills, introduction to the subject and more.

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Subjects

  • Biology
  • Mathematics
  • Biochemistry
  • Laboratory Practice
  • Biomedical Science
  • Medical
  • Medical training
  • NHS Training
  • Environmental Science
  • Biomedical
  • GCSE Mathematics

Course programme

Year 0

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

  • Introduction to Biology (30 credits)
  • Introduction to Chemistry (30 credits)
  • Introductory Practical Science (30 credits)
  • Introduction to the Geo-environment (15 credits)
  • Learning Skills for Science (15 credits)
Year 1

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

  • Basic Chemistry for Life Science (15 credits)
  • The Earth's Dynamic Systems (30 credits)
  • Practical & Professional Skills for Environmental Sciences (30 credits)
  • Science & the Environment (30 credits)
  • Environmental Field Skills (15 credits)
Year 2

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

  • Sustainable Futures (15 credits)
  • Quaternary Environmental Change (15 credits)
  • Environmental Management (15 credits)
  • Environmental Monitoring and Analysis (15 credits)
  • Research and Professional Skills in Geography and Environmental Science (15 credits)
  • Introduction to Geographical Information Systems (15 credits)

Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.

  • Environmental Archaeology (15 credits)
  • Urban and Topographic Meteorology (15 credits)
  • Biogeography and Ecosystems (15 credits)
  • Forensic Geoscience (15 credits)
Year 3

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

  • Personal and Professional Development (15 credits)
  • Geography and Environmental Sciences Dissertation (30 credits)
  • Remote Sensing for Environmental Scientists (15 credits)
  • Readings in Geography and Environmental Science (15 credits)

Students are required to choose 45 credits from this list of options.

  • Environmental Impact Assessment (15 credits)
  • Climate Change (15 credits)
  • Conservation and the Environment (15 credits)
  • Soils and Environmental Interactions (15 credits)
  • Water Resources Management (15 credits)
  • Introduction to Ecological Modelling and Programming (15 credits)
  • Volcanic Processes & Environmental Systems (15 credits)
  • Policy and Law for Environmental Protection (15 credits)

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Environmental Science (Extended), BSc Hons

£ 9,250 VAT inc.