BSc Environmental Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Environmental Science, studying how Earth's geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere interact. Core topics include programming, data analysis, statistics, fieldwork, research methods, and project management. A residential field course covers environmental conflicts, and a final-year independent dissertation allows students to address a topical research question. All degrees are accredited by the Institution of Environmental Science, with graduates eligible to pursue Chartered Environmentalist and Chartered Scientist status.
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Entry requirements
Offers are tariff based, 104 - 128 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 H5 in a science subject) Access: Science/Environmental-based Access course Pass Required BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM-DDM in a relevant subject (e.g. Countryside Management, Applied Science, Forestry & Arboriculture, or Animal Management) City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080): DMM-DDM 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**: DMM-DDM 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 19 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 72%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
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%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 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 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for associate membership.
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
- Independent Dissertation Research
- Science Communication Skills
- Sgiliau Cyfathrebu Gwyddoniaeth
- Rivers, Coasts and Oceans
- Catchment Modelling and Analysis
- Environmental Policy
- Field Course: Tenerife
- Forest Ecosystems and Services
- Freshwater Ecosystems
- Environmental Issues
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc 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 BSc 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 BSc 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 BSc Environmental Science at Bangor University?
The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.
Is BSc 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.
Does BSc 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 BSc Environmental Science at Bangor University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.