Environmental Science

University of Plymouth

Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Environmental and earth sciences

Environmental Science BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Plymouth, based in Plymouth, taught full-time over 3 years. 82% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £27,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is See entry requirements.

A-Level Entry

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Typical offer · UCAS

UCAS Points

104 - 112 points

Typical offer · UCAS

Student Satisfaction

81.87%

NSS · Office for Students

Avg. Graduate Salary

£27,000

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

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.

- In the 2022 National Student Survey (NSS), 100% of students agreed that staff were good at explaining things and 93% were satisfied with the quality of the course.

- Benefit from enthusiastic, supportive staff and teaching informed by our renowned research.

- Take part in fieldwork in the UK and/or overseas in a variety of locations.

- Flexible workspace, computing facilities, experimental glasshouses, specialist software, access to microscopes, microscope cameras and bespoke resources.

- Work placements – enhance your employability by gaining work experience via an optional 6 week or 6–12 month work placement in the UK, EU or further overseas.

- Take the opportunity to spend your second year studying abroad in Europe, Canada, Australia, USA or elsewhere through our bilateral and ISEP exchange programmes.

- Qualify as a professional diver (HSE SCUBA) as part of your third year of study.

- Benefit from an Environmental Science Careers Fair to build your all-important employer networks and share career success stories from our graduates.

- Our tutorial programme provides invaluable transferable skills, small group and one-to-one support. Our externally recognised Peer Assisted Learning (PALS) scheme helps increase your confidence with support from student mentors.

- A diverse and respectful place in which to work and study is fundamental to everything we do.

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff Points 104 - 112 points
BTEC DMM

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Sandwich

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BSc (Hons)

Location: Plymouth

Avg. grad pay (5y): £27,000

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 3 Years

Qualification: BSc (Hons)

Location: Plymouth

Avg. grad pay (5y): £27,000

Career Prospects

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Plymouth
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Environmental and earth sciences
Avg. Graduate Salary
£27,000