Environmental Science with a year in industry
UCAS Code: F903
Master of Environmental Science - MEnv
Entry requirements
A level
Essential Subjects: at least two from Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology or Life and Health Sciences.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access to HE Diploma with 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit or higher including Science-related units.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Cambridge Pre-U Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology or Life and Health Sciences.
Extended Project
We recognise the value of this qualification and for this programme you will be eligible for a reduced offer of one grade below the typical offer, where an EPQ is taken alongside 3 A Levels or equivalent and you achieve a mark of grade C or higher.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
With Standard or Higher Level Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology or Life and Health Sciences.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
We consider a range of OCR qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. A Level Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology (or equivalent qualification) is essential. We may also consider relevant units in your OCR Cambridge Technical as A Level equivalent.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology or Life and Health Sciences. We may also consider relevant units in your BTEC as A Level equivalent.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Acceptable in conjunction with Scottish Highers of AABBB. Advanced Higher Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology or Life and Health Sciences.
Scottish Higher
A,A,B,B,B-A,A,A,B,B
Acceptable without Scottish Advanced Highers.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
We will consider this qualification alongside or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications, as equivalent to one A Level.
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About this course
You'll build a strong foundation in the physical sciences, providing the background knowledge you need to make informed judgements about environmental issues. You will also study the broader social, political and economic aspects of managing the environment.
For me, the most important thing at York has been the community. You always feel like you’re part of a family.
Chloe, second year student. Read more on Chloe's blog.
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