BSc Environmental Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Environmental Science. Core topics include Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, and Fieldwork. The degree is accredited by the Community for Environmental Disciplines in Higher Education. In the third year there is a residential field course to Iceland, and the fourth year centres on a self-directed dissertation.
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Entry requirements
A level: CCC (a Science subject from Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, or Physics) IB: 28 points, including 5, 5, 4 at higher level Recommended subjects: Higher Level Environmental Science, Biology, or Chemistry
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 78%: 51 offers from 65 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 6 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 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 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Conservation and environment professionals: 40%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North East: 10%
- East of England: 5%
- Scotland: 75%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Modules
- Environment, City and Society
- Social and Environmental Challenges in an Unequal World
- Earth Systems and Resources
- Earth System Function and Measurement
- Career Planning Module Online
- Internship
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics and Applied Policy
- Dynamic Human Worlds: Society, Culture, Economy
- Dynamic Physical Worlds: Earth, Water and Ice
- Core Mathematics III
- Core Mathematics IV
- Understanding the Mind
- Individual Development
- Field and Laboratory Skills in Physical Geography
- Applying Theory to Research and Practice
- Data-driven Geography: Statistics in R
- Advanced Field Research (Physical Environments)
- Environmental Remote Sensing
- Biogeography
- Geographies of Children and Youth
- Geohazards
- Environmental Criminology
- Geographical Information Systems
- Cities: People, Places and Conflict
- Environmental Science Dissertation
- Water Resources and Treatment
- Sustainable Water Resources Management
- Advanced Environmental Remote Sensing
- Biogeography (Advanced)
- Advanced Environmental Criminology
- Advanced Geographies of Children and Youth
- Advanced Geohazards
- Geographical Information Systems (Advanced)
- Cities: People, Places and Conflict (Advanced)
- Polar Environments - Advanced
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Environmental Science at University of Dundee earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £35,000. The £30,500 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Environmental sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Environmental Science at University of Dundee do next?
100% 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 University of Dundee?
95% 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 University of Dundee?
The typical offer is CCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 157 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Environmental Science at University of Dundee?
78% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 51 offers from 65 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BSc Environmental Science at University of Dundee include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Environmental Science at University of Dundee?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.