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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full Time
OCT-24
3 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full time
OCT-24
3 Years
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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 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.
Exam type
A levelA 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
Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.
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England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£27,650 per year
Students from EU
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£27,650 per year
Students from International
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