MSci Environmental Geoscience at University of Bristol

Programme overview

Join a university ranked second in the UK for 'Earth systems and environmental sciences' research ( THE analysis of REF 2021) with an excellent reputation for teaching and learning (90% student satisfaction for Environmental Geoscience, discoveruni.gov.uk data for graduates from 2024-25). Examine the interactions between the geology, biology, chemistry and physics of Earth's surface, oceans and atmosphere, and gain a deep understanding of Earth's environment and how it can be influenced by human activities. Learn with experts whose research feeds directly into your studies at the cutting edge of scientific developments.

Career pathways

Our courses are rigorously quantitative and focus on problem solving. The dynamic course content ensures that the skills you gain during your studies will be valued by industry when you graduate.

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Entry requirements

A-level standard offer: ABB including two science-related subjects. Science-related subjects include: Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Physics, Environmental Science, Geology, Computer Science, Geography, and Marine Science. A-level contextual offer: BBC including BB in two science-related subjects. Science-related subjects include: Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Physics, Environmental Science, Geology, Computer Science, Geography, and Marine Science. BTEC: DDM in Applied Science. IB Diploma: 32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level, including 5, 5 at Higher level in two science-related subjects. Science-related subjects include: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science and Geography. Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers: Advanced Higher: AB in two science-related subjects, and Higher: AABBB. Science-related subjects include: Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Physics, Environmental Science, Geology, Computer Science, Geography, and Marine Science. GCSE: Higher numeracy requirement (6 or B in GCSE Mathematics or equivalent). English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.5 in all skills (or equivalent). Apply through UCAS (course code F641).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). First-year tuition fee for 2027 entry; subject to annual review. Source

International applicants: GBP 32,500 a year (2027/28). First-year tuition fee for 2027 entry; subject to annual review. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/

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