Environmental Science - MSci (Hons)

University of Nottingham

\ We need scientists to respond to some of the biggest environmental challenges ranging from climate change to biodiversity, loss of species and habitats and environmental pollution. You'll develop the skills to tackle these problems and help deliver a sustainable future.  This integrated master’s degree is designed to take you further. In your final year, you’ll complete your own research project, extending your knowledge of environmental science as well as developing your research expertise and skills in data analysis, project management and communication. These skills are highly valued in environmental consultancy, conservation, policy and research careers. Throughout the course, you’ll study a wide range of subjects including geography and biology. You can specialise in the areas you are passionate about – such as environmental impact assessment, renewable energies, environmental policy or pollution monitoring. As well as the theory and background, we’ll teach you the practical skills needed for a career in the environmental sector. All environmental sciences students will get involved in [fieldwork](https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/articles/explore-more-articles/science/environmental-sciences-fieldwork.html "Overview of fieldwork requirements"), a central part of the course. This real-world experience will build your familiarity with surveying techniques commonly used as an environmental consultant. Alongside environmental biology students, you'll start developing professional techniques including: * using geographic information systems (GIS) * preparing phase 1 habitat maps * identifying plant species * surveying bat roosts * testing water quality In addition to laboratory work, day trips and visits to local sites, there’s even the option to join residential field courses abroad – in countries such as Malaysia, Spain and Sweden. \ \

* Enhance your studies through field trips to local, national and potentially even overseas locations. * Learn from our researchers who are actively working with environmental consultancies on projects – and attend training delivered by visiting ecologists. * Opportunities to complete an industry placement year or study abroad as part of your degree.

* We’re a top 20 UK and top 100 world university (QS World University Rankings 2026). * The average starting salary for School of Biosciences undergraduates within 15 months of graduation was £29,189 (HESA Graduate Outcomes 2022/23).