Environmental Science, BSc (Hons)

About Environmental Science, BSc (Hons) - at University of Plymouth

This course offers you a scientific understanding of the world around us with various opportunities for overseas travel and study. It is built around an exciting interdisciplinary approach that combines breadth and depth of understanding of environmental problems and solutions through named pathways. A strong emphasis is placed on fieldwork and hands-on experience, including an optional diving module.A focus on employability is a feature of the course.Course highlightsFieldwork orientated course, with strong emphasis on overseas fieldwork including residential courses in Malta, South East Asia and China (in preparation)Lectures from external experts and consultants & links with internationally renowned research institutes (Plymouth Marine Laboratory, The Marine Biological Association etc)Course offers membership to the Institution of Environmental ScienceAffiliation with the National Marine Aquarium and the Eden ProjectInternational exchange programme with the USA, Canada and EuropeThe Faculty of Science is home of the National Subject Centre for Geography, Earth and Environmental SciencesAn optional diving module is available in the second year. We are the only UK university to offer a professional diving course as part of a degree.

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