Environmental Chemistry BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Plymouth, based in Plymouth, taught full-time over 3 years. Graduates earn £26,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is See entry requirements.
A-Level Entry
See entry requirements
Typical offer · UCAS
UCAS Points
104 - 112 points
Typical offer · UCAS
Avg. Graduate Salary
£26,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
Environmental chemists will play a vital role in tackling global environmental challenges, including sustainability, human health, green energy and protecting the environment. A unique skillset will be developed throughout the programme, ensuring a strong knowledge base in chemistry, with specialism in the environmental science sector to meet society’s sustainability needs for the future.
- Equip yourself for successful employment in a competitive job market – our focus on practical, professional skills means you graduate primed to enter the workplace.
- Benefit from award-winning teaching in small groups and be inspired by staff who are world-leading researchers.
- Hone your practical problem-solving skills in our newly-refurbished laboratories, kitted out with the latest analytical instrumentation.
- Take part in fieldwork in the UK and/or overseas in a variety of locations.
- 70% of assessment is based on coursework.
- Experience chemistry in the real world and boost your employability by taking a placement, work-based project in your final year, or working alongside PhD and post-doctoral researchers in our high specification laboratories.
- A diverse and respectful place in which to work and study is fundamental to everything we do.
Entry Requirements
Study Options
This course is available in 2 study options:
Duration: 3 Years
Qualification: BSc (Hons)
Location: Plymouth
Avg. grad pay (5y): £26,000
Duration: 4 Years
Qualification: BSc (Hons)
Location: Plymouth
Avg. grad pay (5y): £26,000
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 3 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Plymouth
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Chemistry
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £26,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ