BSc Environmental Science (with Dundee & Angus College)
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Environmental Science (with Dundee & Angus College), an environmental science degree focusing on climate change, natural resource management, and earth systems. The first year runs in collaboration with Dundee & Angus College through the HNC in Applied Sciences, leading to direct entry into year two at the University of Dundee. Annual field visits normally take students to Spain and Iceland, and an optional year abroad is available.
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Entry requirements
Higher / Advanced Higher, SQA (standard): CC (Essential subject: at least one from Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Physics, or Mathematics at Higher).
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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%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Environmental Science (with Dundee & Angus College) 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 (with Dundee & Angus College) 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 (with Dundee & Angus College) 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 (with Dundee & Angus College) at University of Dundee?
The average entrant had 157 UCAS points.
Does BSc Environmental Science (with Dundee & Angus College) 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 (with Dundee & Angus College) at University of Dundee?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.