Geoscience BSc (Hons)
University of Aberdeen
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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This programme provides a detailed understanding of the significant environmental challenges we face today including global warming, the transition to sustainable energy sources and the loss of biodiversity.You will combine your passion for the world around you with different geoscientific skills, concepts and viewpoints to explore and understand the Earths landscapes and environments over time and help develop informed solutions to real-world problems.**Earth Sciences at the University of ...Read more

This programme provides a detailed understanding of the significant environmental challenges we face today including global warming, the transition to sustainable energy sources and the loss of biodiversity.You will combine your passion for the world around you with different geoscientific skills, concepts and viewpoints to explore and understand the Earth's landscapes and environments over time and help develop informed solutions to real-world problems.


Earth Sciences at the University of Aberdeen is ranked 4th in the UK for student satisfaction by the 2022 National Student Survey.

Solving the challenges of climate change, sustainable development, energy, food and water security requires a detailed understanding of the Earth’s systems and resources.Through lectures, coursework, field study and training in the latest earth monitoring technology, you will explore the fundamentals of earth science, from the origin and formation of the planet to the processes that continue to shape the landscape and the climate today.Two of your first-year courses - Creating the Anthropocene and The UN Sustainable Development Goals - introduce you to sustainability and explain how natural processes and human activities both impact our environment. Throughout the programme, you will continue to build your scientific knowledge of how Earth’s life, environments and climate have changed through time, and learn how our understanding of the structure and evolution of the planet can unlock solutions to the challenges of climate change, rising sea levels, the loss of natural habitats and ice sheets and the protection of food and water security.At Aberdeen, we place a strong emphasis on developing your observational, computational and data analysis skills to ensure you are well-prepared for a career working in areas such as climate change, sustainability, energy, water management or environmental monitoring and protection. The data collection, analysis and interpretation skills you develop on this programme are also highly transferable should you wish to follow other pathways in your career.The ability to address climate change and preserve and protect our environment relies heavily on geoscience. Choosing the BSc Geoscience equips you with the necessary expertise to combine your in-depth knowledge of the Earth's surface and subsurface with practical data and field skills to help create a sustainable future for our planet.

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CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
41st
Earth Sciences
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 92 = 8% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
8%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
92%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Earth Sciences graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Earth Sciences graduate salary
£19,000
What students say
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James
23 Nov 23

Student union is not very good, probably one of the worst, but beautiful campus in the older parts of the uni. Mixture of very nice historic buildings and modern facilities such..Read more

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Samuel
23 Nov 23

The lecturer's are really helpful and great and keeping us interested...Read more

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Scottish Higher:

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Scottish Advanced Higher:

ABB Grades / Points required

Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6):

Pass Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H2,H2,H2,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

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

DDM Grades / Points required

A minimum of 3 A Levels at BBC - at least 2 from Science or Maths subjects.To be considered for entry into Second Year, a minimum of 3 A Levels at ABB, with AB from 2 science or maths subjects (including the subject(s) nominated for Honours - an A in the subject for Single Honours or AB in the subjects for Joint Honours).Also required: GCSE at C or above in English or English Language, Mathematics and in either Chemistry, or Physics or Dual Award Science.

Applicants who have achieved BBBB (or better), are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Good performance in additional Highers/ Advanced Highers may be required. Must achieve at least BB from two science or mathematics subjects. C at Advanced Higher may substitute for B at Higher.Standard Grades 1, 2 or 3 or Int 2, or National 5 at grades A, B or C in English, Mathematics and in either Chemistry or Physics.

For Second Year entry a minimum of 3 AH at ABB, a minimum of two must be Science or Maths subjects (including the subject(s) nominated for Honours).Standard Grades 1, 2 or 3 or Int 2, or National 5 at grades A, B or C in English, Mathematics and in either Chemistry or Physics.

Foundation Apprenticeship: One FA is equivalent to a Higher at A. It cannot replace any required subjects.

A minimum of 32 points, with a minimum of 5 points at HL required from 2 Science or Maths subjects.For Second Year entry: a minimum of 34 points with a minimum of 6 at HL in the subject(s) nominated for Honours.A minimum of Standard Level English and Maths also required.

5 subjects at Higher, with 3 at H2 and 2 at H3.2 Science or Mathematics subjects required at minimum H3.

A minimum of DDM with the main subjects being Science or Maths.Also required: GCSE at C or above in English or English Language, Mathematics and in either Chemistry, or Physics or Dual Award Science.

Popular A-level subjects

Earth Sciences

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

Geography
65%
Biology
48%
Geology
44%
Chemistry
35%
Mathematics
30%
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£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£1,820 per year

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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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£24,800 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 is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£24,800 per year

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£24800 Per year

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Latest reviews

Latest Earth Sciences reviews

Earth Sciences
Earth Sciences
J
James
23 Nov 23
Geoscience BSc (Hons)
Student union is not very good, probably one of the worst, but beautiful campus in the older parts of the uni. Mixture of very nice historic buildings and modern facilities such...
Read more
S
Samuel
23 Nov 23
Geography BSc (Hons)
The lecturer's are really helpful and great and keeping us interested....
Read more
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University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen , Aberdeen

The University of Aberdeen achieves strong outcomes for its graduates, with more than 95% of undergraduate students finding work...

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University of Aberdeen
University Office Regent Walk King's College Aberdeen Aberdeen, City Of AB24 3FX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Aberdeen  0.9 miles away

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