Knowledge of environmental science is important in understanding the effects of human actions on the environment and the effective environmental limits on societies and economies. It is also increasingly important as a guide to better management.
This course develops a fundamental scientific understanding of environmental and ecological processes and systems, such as how factors like pollution of the air, soil or water affect life. Such knowledge is fundamental to an enormous range of environmental issues on a global scale.
In addition to key principles, theories and current knowledge in environmental science, the modules offered will allow you to develop skills in the collection, processing and analysis of environmental data, and in scientific analysis and communication for the development and evaluation of policy. You will also undertake practical training in the techniques of environmental management.
Exposure to a wide range of perspectives on environmental processes and issues can play an important part in your academic development and career prospects. As a result we have designed the course to enable you to study modules contributed by other Schools, including the School of Geography, in addition to those within the School of Biosciences.
Our Foundation courses give you another way to study for an undergraduate degree.
A level |
BBC, including 2 science subjects, preferably biology and chemistry. Other science subjects, such as mathematics, physics or geography are accepted | |
IB Diploma |
28 points, with specified grades in science subjects | |
STPM |
B+B+B or grade points of 3.33 in at least 2 science subjects and 3.00 in one other science subject | |
UEC |
4 As, including chemistry and biology, excluding Chinese language | |
SAM/AUSMAT/HSC |
ATAR (UAI)/TER/ENTER 82 | |
Canadian Pre-U |
80% average based on 6 subjects | |
SPM/GCSE/IGCSE |
Students who have taken SPM/GCSE/IGCSE must have Grade B in mathematics | |
Foundation |
Successful completion of the Foundation in Science programme. Those studying biotechnology and plant biotechnology must pass all biotechnology modules | |
Other equivalent qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis
IELTS: |
6.0 (with no elements below 5.5) |
TOEFL (iBT): |
79 (with no elements below 19) |
PTE (Academic): |
55 (minimum 51) |
SPM: |
grade B+ |
1119 (GCE O): |
grade C |
GCSE/IGCSE: |
grade C |
UEC: |
grade B3 |
IB English A1 or A2 (SL or HL): |
4 points |
IB English B HL: |
4 points |
IB English B SL: |
5 points |
Muet Band 5 |
may also be considered |
IELTS and TOEFL test results must be less than 2 years old and all IELTS must be the academic version of the tes
The Foundation in Science is a 1+3 year programme that results in direct progression to the undergraduate degrees offered within the Faculty of Science. This rigorous programme provides students with a strong academic background that will result in enhanced language, mathematics, critical thinking and study skills.
Students on this programme also chose from a range of elective modules that provide the opportunity to sample topics related to their chosen undergraduate pathway such as chemistry, ecology, computer programming or psychology.
University of Nottingham environmental science graduates are working in environmentally-related fields all over the world. Graduates find they have the skills and confidence to equip them for employment in environmental consultancies,conservation and research agencies, local authorities,government agencies, universities and industry. Many graduates go on to undertake postgraduate research degrees in environmentally-related areas.
Source : The University of Nottingham