Environmental Science
Entry requirements
A level
Excluding General Studies. Grade B in one of the following subjects required: Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Design and Technology, Economics, Electronics, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Life and Health Sciences (Double Award only), Marine Science, Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths, Nutrition and Food Science, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Science (applied), Sport Science, Statistics.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass the Access to HE Diploma with 30 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 15 L3 credits at Merit Grade - 24 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 21 L3 credits at Merit Grade. To include 12 L3 credits at Merit grade in a Science subject or related area. Please also see our GCSE requirements.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Applicants will be considered with IB 34-32 OR 665 or 655 in three Higher Level subjects. All applicants will be required to have HL5 in one of the following Science subjects: Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Design and Technology, Electronics, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Life and Health Sciences (Double Award only), Marine Science, Maths/Pure Maths (Analysis and Approaches OR Applications and Interpretations)/Further Maths, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Science (applied), Sport Science, Statistics
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Applicants studying one of the following BTEC Extended Diplomas will be considered without GCE AL requirements: Applied Science, Countryside Management, Environmental Sustainability. Applicants studying any other BTEC Extended Diploma will be required to have a Grade B at A level in one of the following subjects required: Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Design and Technology, Electronics, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Life and Health Sciences (Double Award only), Marine Science, Maths/Pure Maths /Further Maths, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Science (applied), Sport Science, Statistics
Scottish Advanced Higher
Grade B in one of the following subjects required: Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Design and Technology, Electronics, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Life and Health Sciences (Double Award only), Marine Science, Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Science (applied), Sport Science, Statistics.
Scottish Higher
A,A,A,B,B-A,A,B,B,B
Grade B in one of the following subjects required: Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Design and Technology, Electronics, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Life and Health Sciences (Double Award only), Marine Science, Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Science (applied), Sport Science, Statistics.
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About this course
- Learn the science behind Earth’s amazing complexity and its environmental processes
- Take a hands-on approach to the collection and analysis of environmental data in the field and laboratory
- You will develop a wide range of practical skills to increase your employability, from working with satellite data and using Geographical Information Systems (GIS) to guide real-world environmental decision making
- You will have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of field courses, in the south west and further afield
- Learn practical and theoretical insights from inspirational, world-leading research experts in a range of environmental disciplines and benefit from exposure to research through the programme’s close relationship with our Environment and Sustainability Institute (ESI) on the Penryn Campus
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
Modules
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Extra funding
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The Uni
University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall
Earth and Environmental Science (including Camborne School of Mines)
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