Environmental Chemistry BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Environmental Chemistry BSc (Hons)

Environmental chemists will play a vital role in tackling global environmental challenges, including sustainability, human health, green energy and protecting the environment. A unique skillset will be developed throughout the programme, ensuring a strong knowledge base in chemistry, with specialism in the environmental science sector to meet society’s sustainability needs for the future.


- Equip yourself for successful employment in a competitive job market – our focus on practical, professional skills means you graduate primed to enter the workplace.


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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

15/09/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Drake Circus
Plymouth
PL4 8AA

Application Details

Course Code

F141

Institution Code

P60

Points of Entry

Year 1, Year 2

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

104

112

A Typical offer will be 112 ucas points from 3 A Levels to include grades BC from A level Chemistry and one further science from: Maths, Physics, Statistics, Geology, Environmental Science, Biology, Human Biology, Use of Maths, Applied Science, Science in the Environment, Engineering, Psychology, Design Technology, Economics

Scottish Higher

Considered in combination with Advanced Highers

Access to HE Diploma

M:33,P:12

Pass a Science -based Access to include 33 credits at Merit or Distinction with 15 Credits in Chemistry with Merit.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

28

To include Grade 5/4 at Higher Chemistry plus one further subject, including: Maths, Physics, Statistics, Geology, Environmental Science, Biology, Human Biology, Use of Maths, Applied Science, Science in the Environment, Engineering, Psychology, Design Technology, Economics Maths and English accepted within

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

DMM

To include Chemistry Units. Applicants may be invited to attend an interview

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

112 UCAS points to include Grade H3 in Chemistry

GCSE/National 4/National 5

All applicants are required to have GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above

Scottish Advanced Higher

104 to 112 ucas points. A Typical offer will be 112 ucas points to include 2 Advanced Highers to include grades BC from A level Chemistry and one further science from: Maths, Physics, Statistics, Geology, Environmental Science, Biology, Human Biology, Use of Maths, Applied Science, Science in the Environment, Engineering, Psychology, Design Technology, Economics

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

Accepted as a third A Level

AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)

Points considered in combination

NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Mathematics for Everyday Life (Core Maths)

Points considered in combination

A level

104 to 112 ucas points. A Typical offer will be 112 ucas points from 3 A Levels to include grades BC from A level Chemistry and one further science from: Maths, Physics, Statistics, Geology, Environmental Science, Biology, Human Biology, Use of Maths, Applied Science, Science in the Environment, Engineering, Psychology, Design Technology, Economics

T Level

Please contact the institution on an individual basis

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