Environmental Science BSc (Hons)
University of Reading
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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OCT-24

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Study the environment from a scientific perspective, and discover how to solve some of the most-critical challenges facing planet Earth, with our accredited BSc Environmental Science.You’ll explore Earth’s natural systems – its physical, chemical and biological interactions – and use this knowledge to develop strategies for tackling major environmental issues such as climate change and pollution.This three-year degree has a strong scientific focus. Your learning will span from the single cells ...Read more

Study the environment from a scientific perspective, and discover how to solve some of the most-critical challenges facing planet Earth, with our accredited BSc Environmental Science.You’ll explore Earth’s natural systems – its physical, chemical and biological interactions – and use this knowledge to develop strategies for tackling major environmental issues such as climate change and pollution.This three-year degree has a strong scientific focus. Your learning will span from the single cells and atoms that form the building blocks of our world, to the cycling of matter and flows of energy into, between, and within the:- solid Earth and its surface- hydrosphere- atmosphere- biosphere.Gain essential skills needed by today’s professional environmental scientists. Our balance of practical and theoretical learning enables you to gain experience in the field and enhance your specialist subject knowledge with real-life experience – preparing you for a career, or further research, in the environmental sector.


Choose BSc Environmental Science at the University of Reading

- Accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES).- The University is in the top 100 in the world for Environmental Sciences (QS World Rankings by Subject, 2022).- The University of Reading is ranked 3rd in the UK for research power in Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences (Times Higher Education, Institutions Ranked by Subject, based on its analysis of the latest REF 2021).The flexibility of this degree allows you to make an informed decision about where to focus your study, providing the opportunity to adapt your degree to your chosen interests as they develop.Alternatively, you can choose from a variety of specialist pathways, including:- water resources and quality- conservation and sustainability- climate and palaeoclimate change- pollution and remediation.

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WUSCA ranking
WUSCA student ranking
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28/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
33rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
34th
Environmental Sciences
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The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 100 = 0% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
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80%
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Environmental Sciences graduate salary at this uni
£21,000
UK Environmental Sciences graduate salary
£21,000
What students say
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Samuel
22 Feb 24

Easy to find and meet different people from a variety of places and counties which allow you to get to know different opinions and experiences. Also with the lecturers being..Read more

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Bertha
15 Jan 24

I love the environment and diversity. Makes you feel welcome. My worst experience is that the finance team took almost 3 months just to generate for me an invoice for fees...Read more

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A level

A level:

BBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

ABBBB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:18,M:27 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

M2,M2,M2 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

B Grades / Points required

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM Grades / Points required

One of Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Environmental Science or Geology required at grade B.

One of Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Environmental Science or Geology required at grade B.

including relevant science units

Maths/Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Geography/Environmental Studies/Geology required at M2

In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification provides to students for University study, we now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer.  Eligible applicants would receive two offers,  our usual offer plus an alternative offer of a B in the EPQ and one grade lower in their A level subjects

GCSE Maths C (or 4), English Language or English Literature C (or 4).

Maths/Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Geography/Environmental Studies/Geology required at grade 5 at Higher Level

including relevant science modules

Popular A-level subjects

Environmental Sciences

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Geography
60%
Mathematics
46%
Biology
37%
Physics
29%
Chemistry
20%
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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£27,650 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£27,650 per year

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Students from International

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Samuel
22 Feb 24
Environmental Science BSc (Hons)
Easy to find and meet different people from a variety of places and counties which allow you to get to know different opinions and experiences. Also with the lecturers being...
Read more
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Bertha
15 Jan 24
MSc Environment, Climate Change and Development
I love the environment and diversity. Makes you feel welcome. My worst experience is that the finance team took almost 3 months just to generate for me an invoice for fees....
Read more
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University of Reading
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The University of Reading has a single aim: to make the world a better place for all....

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