Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Environmental Science (Optional Placement)

University of Plymouth

UK,England

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36 Months

Duration

CAD 16,300/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

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UK, England

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1862

Total Students: 18,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AA, United Kingdom

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Environmental Science (Optional Placement)

Program Overview

Environmental scientists are critical to addressing global environmental challenges. Your degree will provide you with the knowledge and skills to identify and develop solutions to a wide range of environmental challenges on land and in our oceans, including climate change, biodiversity loss, conservation and sustainability. Applying the latest techniques in the laboratory and the field, you will graduate ready to shape the future of fields from ecosystem management to environmental monitoring.

Key Features

  • In the 2018 National Student Survey (NSS), 90 per cent of students agreed that the course was intellectually stimulating 93 per cent of students agreed that staff were good at explaining things and 95 per cent were satisfied with the quality of the course*.
  • Benefit from enthusiastic, supportive staff and teaching informed by our renowned research.
  • Take part in regularUK and overseas fieldwork in destinations such as Dartmoor National Park, Malaysia and Malta, where you will explore and study terrestrial and marine environmental systems.
  • Experience in-depth coverage of natural sciences in the context of cultural and economic systems.
  • Learn about the latest actions and technological developments in the struggle against climate change.
  • Deepen your knowledge through our international exchange programme with the USA, Canada, Australia and various European countries.
  • Hone your skills and knowledge with a wealth of facilities, including our marine research vessel Falcon Spirit, high specification laboratories and analytical facilities, LABplus and our new Marine Station. 
  • LABplus is a unique open access laboratory and resource centre designed for students studying science and engineering courses. The lab provides a flexible workspace, computing facilities, specialist software, access to microscopes, microscope cameras and bespoke resources. 
  • Develop your employability with placement opportunities in the UK and abroad, with organisations such as Kew Gardens, Pell Frischmann, The National Trust and Hyder Consulting Ltd.
  • Qualify as a professional diver (HSE SCUBA) as part of your second year of study. 
  • Increase your confidence with support from student mentors in our externally recognised peer assisted learning scheme, PALS.

Important Features

Optional Placement

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