Environmental Science
About this course
MEnvSci in Environmental Science, bringing together biology, chemistry, earth science and resource management to address environmental issues. Core topics include Environmental Analysis, Fieldwork, Data Analysis, Statistics, GIS, and Science Communication. The degree includes field trips to locations such as Snowdonia National Park and is accredited by the Institution of Environmental Science (IES). Students undertake a desk-based research project in the final year and may specialise through optional modules such as Climate Change, Natural Hazards or Advanced GIS and Remote Sensing.
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Entry requirements
Offers are tariff based, 120 - 136 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification* e.g.: A Levels: Including grade C in a science subject at A2 level (e.g. Biology, Geography, Geology, Environmental Sciences/Studies, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Economics, Statistics, Psychology). Key Skills and General Studies not accepted. International Baccalaureate Diploma (including H6 in a science subject) Access: Science/Environmental-based Access course Pass Required BTEC National Extended Diploma: DDM-DDD in a relevant subject (e.g. Countryside Management, Applied Science, Forestry & Arboriculture, or Animal Management) City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080): DDM-DDD in a relevant subject (e.g. Countryside Management, Forestry & Arboriculture, Land & Wildlife Management) Welsh Baccalaureate is accepted Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Applied Science or Laboratory Skills**: DDM-DDD T-levels: considered on a case-by-case basis Extended Project Qualification: Points can include a relevant Extended Project (EPQ) but must include a minimum 2 full A-levels, or equivalent.
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What students say
Based on about 26 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 20%
Most common jobs
- Conservation and environment professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 145 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 23%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 9%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 6%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 22%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for associate membership.
- ISEP is the professional body for everyone working in environment and sustainability. This course entitles students to FREE student membership for the duration of the course and on successful completion you qualify for GradISEP.
Modules
- Earth Systems and Processes
- Ecosystem Function and Services
- Chemistry in Environmental Science
- Practical and Field Skills for Environmental Scientists
- Earth, Climate and Evolution
- Essential Chemistry
- Year 1 Tutorials
- Tutorials Year 1
- Catchment Processes
- Water, Air and Soil Pollution
- Field Course: Environmental Conflicts
- Instrumental Methods for Environmental Scientists
- Becoming a Researcher
- Geospatial Data Skills
- Climate Change: Science and Impacts
- Natural Hazards
- Plant Diversity and Conservation
- Evolutionary Biology
- Environmental Geochemistry
- Global Challenges: Energy and Waste
- Science Communication Skills
- Sgiliau Cyfathrebu Gwyddoniaeth
- Current Issues in Environmental Science
- Advanced GIS and Remote Sensing
- Rivers, Coasts and Oceans
- Catchment Modelling and Analysis
- Environmental Policy
- Field Course: Tenerife
- Forest Ecosystems and Services
- Freshwater Ecosystems
- Master of Environmental Science Dissertation
- Business Planning for Green Economies
- Strategic Environmental Management
- Professional Placement
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Environmental Science at Bangor University earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £28,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £34,500. The £28,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Environmental sciences.
What do graduates of Environmental Science at Bangor University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Environmental Science at Bangor University?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Environmental Science at Bangor University?
The average entrant had 103 UCAS points.
Is Environmental Science at Bangor University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for associate membership. ISEP is the professional body for everyone working in environment and sustainability. This course entitles students to FREE student membership for the duration of the course and on successful completion you qualify for GradISEP.
Does Environmental Science at Bangor University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on Environmental Science at Bangor University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.