**Course overview**\ Are you curious about the complex relationship between humans and the environment? We need scientists to respond to some of the biggest environmental challenges ranging from climate change to biodiversity, loss of species and habitats and environmental pollution. You'll develop the skills to tackle these problems and help deliver a sustainable future. You’ll study a wide range of subjects including geography and biology and can specialise in the areas you are passionate about – such as environmental impact assessment, renewable energies, environmental policy or pollution monitoring. As well as the theory and background, we’ll teach you the practical skills needed for a career in the environmental sector. All environmental sciences students will get involved in [fieldwork](https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/articles/explore-more-articles/science/environmental-sciences-fieldwork.html "Overview of fieldwork requirements"), a central part of the course. This real-world experience will build your familiarity with surveying techniques commonly used as an environmental consultant. Alongside environmental biology students, you'll start developing professional techniques including: * using geographic information systems (GIS) * preparing phase 1 habitat maps * identifying plant species * surveying bat roosts * testing water quality In addition to laboratory work, day trips and visits to local sites, there’s even the option to join residential field courses abroad – in countries such as Malaysia, Spain and Sweden. \ \ **Why choose this course?\ Course highlights** * Enhance your studies through field trips to local, national and potentially even overseas locations. * Learn from our researchers who are actively working with environmental consultancies on projects – and attend training delivered by visiting ecologists. * Opportunities to complete an industry placement year or study abroad as part of your degree. **Proven results** * We’re a top 20 UK and top 100 world university (QS World University Rankings 2026). * The average starting salary for School of Biosciences undergraduates within 15 months of graduation was £29,189 (HESA Graduate Outcomes 2022/23).
A Level: ABB | ABB or AAC or A*BC to include at least one science-based subject from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Geology, Maths, Further Maths, Environmental Science or Environmental Technology. Citizenship Studies, Critical Thinking, General Studies, Science and Society and Leisure Studies not accepted. | T Level: D | T Levels will be considered on a case-by-case basis to ensure sufficient science content has been studied; please contact us for more information. | Scottish Higher: ABBBB | This qualification is accepted in combination with two Scottish Advanced Highers at grades AB. The Advanced Highers must include at least one science-based subject from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Geology, Maths, Environmental Science or Environmental Technology. | Access to HE Diploma: 24 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma: 21 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma | This qualification will be considered where appropriate science content is being studied. Please contact us for more information. The requirement is 60 credits- overall with 45 graded credits at Level 3. 24 credits must be achieved at Distinction plus 21 graded Level 3 credits at Merit, including 15 credits from acceptable science units. | GCSE/National 4/National 5 GCSE English and Maths grade C/4. | Scottish Advanced Higher: AB | To include at least one science-based subject from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Geology, Maths, Environmental Science or Environmental Technology. This qualification is accepted in combination with five Scottish Highers at grades ABBBB. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016): DD | This qualification will be considered alongside A Level grade B. Applications are considered on an individual basis to ensure sufficient science has been studied. The required A Levels for mixed BTEC and A Level grade profiles depends on the science content studied in the BTEC. Please contact us for more information. | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 30 UCAS points | To include Higher Level 4 in 1 of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Geography, Psychology, or Environmental Systems and Societies. Alternatively, 655 or 664 or 754 in 3 Higher Level certificates including 1 of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Geography, Psychology or Environmental Systems and Societies. | WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales: {'start': ['A*'], 'end': ['C']} | This qualification is accepted as equivalent to a non-science A Level. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016): DDD | Applications are considered on an individual basis to ensure sufficient science has been studied. Please contact us for more information. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016): D | This qualification will be considered alongside A Level grades B,B. Applications are considered on an individual basis to ensure sufficient science has been studied. The required A Levels for mixed BTEC and A Level grade profiles depends on the science content studied in the BTEC. Please contact us for more information.
(No less than 5.5 in any element) As well as IELTS, we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. Check our English language policies and equivalencies for further details: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/international-applicants/english-language/english-language-requirements.aspx If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a Presessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) course (https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/cele/pre-sessional/index.aspx). Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK. If you successfully complete your pre-sessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent. Please note: For pre-sessional English or one-year foundation courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations.
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