Course Overview

If you are passionate about understanding the processes that shape our natural environment and keen to develop the scientific and analytical skills required to work as an environmental scientist, then our BSc (Hons) Environmental Science degree is exactly what you are looking for. 
 
You won’t find a better classroom in which to study than the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. We have, undeniably, one of the world’s best ‘living laboratories’, in the spectacular natural habitats of the Scottish Highlands. 

Here you will develop core scientific and analytical skills through course work in campus laboratories. You will have access to specialist analytical equipment across the university network and the opportunity to undertake a residential field module each year at locations throughout the region. These residentials are a key part of the course, allowing you to develop your field skills while working in some of the most outstanding habitats in Scotland.

General Eligibility

• 3 Scottish Highers at grade C or above (these must include science at grade C or above) OR

• 2 A levels at grade C or above (these must include science at grade C or above)

• PLUS National 5, Standard Grade Credit or Intermediate 2 Chemistry at grade C or above, or equivalent

• Alternatively, Foundation Apprenticeship Scientific Technologies (Laboratory Skills) PLUS an additional Scottish Higher at Grade C or above and National 5 in Chemistry at Grade C or above (or equivalent)

• We also accept candidates without the standard entry requirements, but with considerable professional experience in science-based employment

• This is a Category 2 PVG course: PVG Scheme membership is required for specific optional modules/units, where there is guaranteed contact with vulnerable groups in optional modules/units, but an alternative pathway exists to achieve target qualification.

Advanced entry to year 2 may be available with:

• HNC Applied Sciences

• HNC Countryside and Environmental Management

Advanced entry to year 3 may be available with:

• HND Countryside Management

Part Time Work Details

20 hours work permit for international students

Language Requirement

• • Applicants must have an IELTS score- 6.0 or equivalent

  • English (PTE) Academic-58 average with 51 in each component

  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) iBT4-Min 80 or above with min 18 in each section