BSc (Hons) Environmental Science

The BSc (Hons) Environmental Science course at Bournemouth University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the environmental science discipline, including the natural environment, human impact, and sustainable solutions. The course covers various aspects of environmental science, such as ecology, conservation, pollution, climate change, and sustainability. Students will gain hands-on experience through fieldwork, laboratory work, and projects, preparing them for a career in this exciting and rapidly evolving field. This course is ideal for students who are passionate about protecting the environment and want to make a positive impact on the world.

Additional Information

The course is accredited by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA), which provides students with professional recognition and career opportunities. The university has state-of-the-art facilities, including a dedicated environmental laboratory and fieldwork equipment. Students will also have access to guest lectures from industry professionals and opportunities for work placements and study abroad programs.

Discover Why Bournemouth University is the Perfect Choice for Your Environmental Science Degree

Bournemouth University is an excellent choice for students pursuing a degree in Environmental Science due to its strong reputation in the field and commitment to sustainability. The university's location on the south coast of England provides easy access to diverse habitats and ecosystems, offering a unique opportunity for hands-on learning and research. Bournemouth University has a proven track record of producing successful Environmental Science graduates who are well-equipped to tackle the challenges facing our planet.

• Gain practical experience gained through fieldwork, lab work, computing, data analysis, report writing, and work placements 

• Fieldwork is carried out in various stimulating environments, including the World Heritage Site Jurassic Coast, East Devon World Heritage Coast, and the New Forest.  

• Opportunities for you to learn through fieldwork by joining staff-led research projects overseas 

• Our students collaborate with our staff to co-create featured projects, collaborating with professional practitioners. 

• Gain valuable work experience on an optional placement in a real-world working environment with various local, national, and international companies and institutions. 

• You’ll be career-ready with 95% of graduates from our environmental sciences courses in employment after 15 months.

This course requires 104–120 UCAS tariff points, including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. We are happy to consider a combination of qualifications and grades to meet the overall tariff, for example, A-levels A*CC, ABC, BBB or BCC, BTECs DDM, or DMM.

20 hours per week