Course Overview - Environmental Science
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 o...
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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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:<br/><br/><br/>- solid Earth and its surface<br/><br/><br/>- hydrosphere<br/><br/><br/>- atmosphere<br/><br/><br/>- biosphere.<br/><br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>**Choose BSc Environmental Science at the University of Reading**<br/><br/><br/>- Accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES).<br/><br/><br/>- The University is in the top 100 in the world for Environmental Sciences (QS World Rankings by Subject, 2022).<br/><br/><br/>- 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).<br/><br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>Alternatively, you can choose from a variety of specialist pathways, including:<br/><br/><br/>- water resources and quality<br/><br/><br/>- conservation and sustainability<br/><br/><br/>- climate and palaeoclimate change<br/><br/><br/>- pollution and remediation. <br/>