Environmental Science with International Foundation Year (September Entry) BSc (Hons)

Study the environment from a scientific perspective, and discover how to solve some of the most critical challenges facing planet Earth with our BSc Environmental Science with International Foundation Year degree.<br/><br/>If you want to study environmental science at a British university but don’t have the correct qualifications, our four-year Environmental Science with International Foundation Year course enables you to undertake an undergraduate environmental science degree.<br/><br/>Study at one of the UK’s leading universities for environmental and ethical performance (the University of Reading is ranked 4th in the People and Planet University League, 2024/25). The University is in the top 150 in the world for Environmental Sciences (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, joint 108th out of 551 overall).<br/><br/>You will complete a foundation year (called Year 0) before progressing onto our three-year BSc Environmental Science degree. This means you can apply for a single four-year visa that covers the whole duration of your studies.<br/><br/>The foundation year is designed to equip you with the subject-specific and general study skills needed to cope with the demands of undergraduate study. Our high-quality teaching is geared towards the needs of students from a wide range of educational backgrounds.<br/><br/><strong>For more information, please visit the course page</strong>: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/international-foundation-programme-ifp-ug/bsc-environmental-science-ifp-september