BScEnvironmental Science
Study location | United Kingdom, Sheffield |
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Type | Bachelor courses, full-time |
Nominal duration | 3 years |
Study language | English |
Awards | BSc |
Course code | F900 |
Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) good results in Geography and Biology The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. |
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Language requirements | English IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 6 in each band) |
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Other requirements | At least 1 reference(s) should be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. |
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Overview
Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.
Programme structure
First year
Core modules:
Biodiversity
Earth’s Changing Surface
Ecosystems, Climate and Environmental Change
Evolution
Geoenvironmental Fieldwork Skills
Geospatial Technologies
Information and Communication Skills for Geographers
Physical Systems At The Global Scale
Practical Skills in Biology
State of Sheffield – Global perspectives on local issues
Optional modules:
Animal and Plant Physiology
Behaviour of Humans and Other Animals
Earth’s Evolution
Ecological identification skills
New Horizons in Geography
Population and Community Ecology 1
Practical Methods for Physical Geography
Reproduction, Development and Growth
Understanding and Managing Environmental Issues
Second year
Core modules:
Animal and Plant Science Tutorials
Data Analysis
Environmental Interpretation Field Course
Plant Habitat and Distribution
Optional modules:
Atmospheres and Oceans
Earth and Ecosystem Dynamics
Environmental Change
Environmental Pollution and Quality
Geographies of Development
Glacial Environments
Population and Community Ecology 2
Applied Remote Sensing
Conservation Principles
Geographic Information Systems
Palaeobiology
Plant, Cell and Environment
Research Design for Physical Geography
Symbiosis
World Ecosystems
Biology Projects
Ecology Project
Environmental Biology
Third year
Core modules:
Issues in Environmental Science
Optional modules:
Atmospheres and Oceans (L3)
California Field Class
Conservation Issues and Management
Contemporary Climate Change and Processes
Earth and Ecosystem Dynamics (L3)
Environment and Public Health
Environmental Change (L3)
Geo-Environmental Project
Glacial and Periglacial Geomorphology
Natural Hazards
New Zealand Field Class
Planetary Geoscience
Professional Skills for Environmental Science
Project
Biology and Ethics
Environmental Regulation in Plants
Evolution of Terrestrial Ecosystems
Evolutionary Ecology
Global Change
Life in Extreme Environments
Sustainable Agro-Ecosystems
The Ecology of Landscapes
Career opportunities
Our graduates work all over the world, in environmental consultancy and policy, urban regeneration, local economic development and the creative industries. Some pursue management-level careers in public services, transport and planning.