Environmental Science with a placement year BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Environmental Science with a placement year BSc (Hons)

There has never been a greater need for scientists who understand how the Earth system functions and responds to human activities. Youll learn how to apply this knowledge in the broader social and economic context of managing the environment to ensure a sustainable future. Research-led teaching with a multidisciplinary focus will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to address complex environmental problems such as climate change, air pollution and energy transitions.

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

10/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Heslington
York
YO10 5DD

Application Details

Course Code

F901

Institution Code

Y50

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.

Access to HE Diploma

D:30,M:15

Pass Access to HE Diploma with 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit or higher including Science-related units.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

34

With 6 in Higher Level in two of the following Science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Systems and Societies, Geography, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.

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

DDM

We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. A Levels in two of the following Science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Life and Health Sciences, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology (or equivalent qualification) at grade B are essential. We may also consider relevant units in your BTEC as A Level Science equivalent.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma

DDM

We consider a range of OCR qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. A Levels in two of the following Science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Life and Health Sciences, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology (or equivalent qualification) at grade B are essential. We may also consider relevant units in your OCR Cambridge Technical as A Level Science equivalent.

Scottish Advanced Higher

Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

D3,M2,M2

Cambridge Pre-U's in two of the following Science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Life and Health Sciences, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology are essential.

Extended Project

C

If you achieve C or higher at EPQ, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to one A Level grade (or equivalent) below our typical offer.

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

A

B

We will consider this qualification alongside or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications, as equivalent to one A Level.

A level

A,B,B

Essential Subjects: Two of the following Science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Life and Health Sciences, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology are essential.

T Level

Not Accepted

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