Environmental Science BSc (Hons) at University of Dundee

Programme overview

Environmental Science BSc (Hons) addresses the complex dynamic interactions between human and physical systems. Human wellbeing and development depend on biophysical resources, and the degree covers their effective use, management and protection.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences | Duration: 4 or 3 years (4 years from Level 1 entry, 3 years from Level 2 entry) | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

The degree examines the interactions between human and physical systems and the use, management and protection of biophysical resources.

Career pathways

Graduates go on to work in environmental regulation, such as flood risk management.

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Entry requirements

4-year entry (start at Level 1): A-level CCC (widening access CCD), recommended subjects A-level Environmental Science, Biology or Chemistry; SQA Higher BBBC (widening access BBCC), recommended subjects Higher Environmental Science, Biology or Chemistry; IB diploma 28 points including 5, 5, 4 at higher level (recommended subjects Higher Level Environmental Science, Biology or Chemistry). 3-year entry (start at Level 2): A-level BBC, essential subjects A-level Environmental Science, Biology or Chemistry; Advanced Higher BB plus Higher BB, essential subjects Higher Environmental Science, Biology or Chemistry; IB diploma 30 points including 5, 5, 4 at higher level. BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM (4-year entry) or DMM (3-year entry). HNC: C in the Graded Unit with 96 SCQF credits (4-year entry) or B in the Graded Unit with 120 SCQF credits (3-year entry). English language (international applicants): IELTS Academic overall 6.0 with 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in each of listening, reading and speaking.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 or 3 years (4 years from Level 1 entry, 3 years from Level 2 entry)

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