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BSc in Environmental Science (Full Time) BSc in Environmental Science (Full Time) Queen Mary, University of London

Queen Mary, University of London

Bachelor Degree , Applied Environmental Sciences

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Course Description

This interdisciplinary degree draws on the expertise of two schools – Geography and Biological and Chemical Sciences – to offer a distinctive programme.

You’ll explore themes such as ecology, diversity and evolution, conservation, environmental pollution, river science and environmental engineering. In the process you’ll develop advanced practical skills by analysing samples and simulating environmental processes in our state-of-the-art laboratories.

Explore the world with us on fieldwork in places such as the Netherlands , Canada, Croatia and South Africa, as well as UK-based fieldwork, including opportunities right here in London.

Option modules in the second and final years allow you to direct your study towards your aims and interests. In the final year you’ll design your own project with guidance from our experts, developing the skills to become a researcher in your own right.

Course Content

You can complete your Environmental Science degree in three or four years. If you choose to study abroad, this will take place in Year 3, and the Year 3 modules will instead be studied in Year 4.

 

YEAR 1

  • Earth Surface Science
  • Ecology
  • Evolution
  • Fieldwork in Physical Geography and Environmental Science*
  • Ideas and Practice in Geography and Environmental Science*
  • People and the Environment
  • Research Methods for Geographers and Environmental Scientists

 

YEAR 2

Compulsory

  • Advanced Environmental Research Skills
  • Ecological Interactions*
  • Ecosystem Science
  • Environmental Research Methods*
  • Research Design

Choose from

  • Animal and Plant Diversity
  • Cultural Geographies
  • Economic Geographies
  • Evolutionary Genetics
  • Future Coasts*
  • Geographies of Biomedicine
  • Geomorphology
  • Geospatial Science
  • Health, Space and Justice
  • Ice Age Britain
  • Society and Space
  • Spaces of Uneven Development
  • The Anthropocene

 

YEAR 3

Compulsory

  • Project in Environmental Science

Choose from

  • Behavioural Ecology
  • Climate Change and Conservation Challenges
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Environmental Hazards
  • Environmental Pollution
  • Flood Risk Management and Modelling
  • Future Coasts*
  • Geo-ecology and Geo-ecosystems
  • Geographies of Nature
  • Geography, Technology and Society
  • International Environmental Law
  • New York: Nature and the City*
  • Progress in Physical Geography and Environmental Science
  • Readings in Geography: Geographies of Nature OR Geography, Technology and Society
  • Species: Dinosaurs to DNA*
  • Terrestrial Vegetation Modelling
  • The Ancient Human Occupation of Britain
  • Tropical Ecology and Conservation*

 

*Fieldwork module. Fieldwork destinations may vary year-on-year, are subject to availability and depend on the module combinations chosen. Overseas fieldwork modules run in alternate years. Places are limited - if a module is oversubscribed, places will be allocated by ballot. Students on overseas field trips are responsible for securing their own visas, if required.

Go global and study abroad as part of your degree – apply for our Environmental Science BSc with a Year Abroad. Queen Mary has links with universities in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia (partnerships vary for each degree programme).

 

Entry Requirements

A-Level :- Grades ABB at A-Level. This must include a science subject and/ or Geography. Acceptable science subjects include any one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Geology, Psychology, Environmental Studies or Environmental Science. Excludes General Studies.

IB :- International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 32 points overall, including 6,5,5 from three Higher Level subjects. This must include a science subject and/ or Geography at Higher Level.

BTEC :- See our detailed subject and grade requirements.

Access HE :- We consider applications from students with the Access to Higher Education Diploma. The minimum academic requirement is to achieve 60 credits overall, with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 15 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. Applications are considered on a case by case basis. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not make offers of study purely on the basis of meeting grade requirements.

GCSE :- Minimum five GCSE passes including English and Maths at grade C or 4.

EPQ :- Alternative offers may be made to applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification.

Contextualised admissions :- We consider every application on its individual merits and will take into consideration your individual educational experiences and context. More information on how academic schools and programmes use this information as part of the admissions process, can be found on our contextualised admissions pages.

Assessment Methods

Modules are assessed through a combination of coursework and examination. Coursework may include extended essays, short reports, posters, oral presentations and group work.

Students must also complete a final-year independent study project of 10,000 words, based on an original study of their choice.

Additional Information

Degree :-  BSc (Hons)

Duration :-  4 years

Start :-  September 2019

UK/EU fees :-  £9,250

International fees :-  £19,800

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