BSc (Hons) Environmental Science

at University of the Highlands and Islands

Modules:
 

• Engaging with external agencies (including a work placement)
• Science and society
• Sustainable energy and waste minimisation 
• Advanced monitoring techniques
• Climate and marine resource modelling
• Conservation of biodiversity

• 3 Scottish Highers at grade C or above (these must include science at grade C or above) OR
• 2 A levels at grade C or above (these must include science at grade C or above)
• PLUS National 5, Standard Grade Credit or Intermediate 2 Chemistry at grade C or above, or equivalent
• Alternatively, Foundation Apprenticeship Scientific Technologies (Laboratory Skills) PLUS an additional Scottish Higher at Grade C or above and National 5 in Chemistry at Grade C or above (or equivalent)
• We also accept candidates without the standard entry requirements, but with considerable professional experience in science-based employment

International Students:
£14,310

Once you have successfully completed your BSc (Hons) Environmental Science course, you might like to consider a career with:
 

• Scottish Natural Heritage (area officer, research projects, interpretation)
• Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (ecologists, soil or microbial scientists, hydrologists, marine scientists)
• Local authorities (biodiversity workers, environmental project work including flood alleviation, coastal zone protection, wildlife protection)
• Forestry Commission (biodiversity, native woodlands, species, GIS)
• Environmental consultancy work
• Industry - environmental management teams
• National (e.g. RSPB) or local (e.g. Scottish Wildlife Trust) NGOs and charities