MSci Environmental Geoscience
About this course
MSci in Environmental Geoscience, an Earth and environmental sciences degree focused on the interactions between geology, biology, chemistry and physics across the Earth's surface, oceans and atmosphere. By the third year, students undertake an independent project, and the final year features an in-depth research project completed alongside academic staff. This four-year course includes an extensive fieldwork programme in the UK and overseas and holds accreditation from TGS.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB including two science-related subjects. Science-related subjects include: Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Physics, Environmental Science, Geology, Computer Science, Geography, and Marine Science. IB: 32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level, including 5, 5 at Higher level in two science-related subjects. Science-related subjects include: Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Physics, Environmental Science, Geology, Computer Science, Geography, and Marine Science. BTEC: DDM in Applied Science BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
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What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 100%
- Assessment and feedback: 96%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 97%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 100 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 89%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 24 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 25%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Conservation and environment professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Engineering professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 95 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 28%
- South East: 18%
- South West: 30%
- Wales: 5%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Geological Society for the purpose of partially meeting the experience requirement for Chartered Geologist.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Environmental Geoscience at University of Bristol earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £35,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £42,000. The £35,500 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Earth sciences.
What do graduates of MSci Environmental Geoscience at University of Bristol do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Environmental Geoscience at University of Bristol?
100% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Environmental Geoscience at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 139 UCAS points.
Is MSci Environmental Geoscience at University of Bristol accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Geological Society for the purpose of partially meeting the experience requirement for Chartered Geologist.
How many students continue on MSci Environmental Geoscience at University of Bristol?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.