BSc Environmental Science
About this course
BSc(Hons) Marine Biology, examining marine ecosystems and the environmental challenges facing them. Core topics include Data Analysis and Research Methods. The course includes a Research Dissertation Project conducted independently under academic supervision and an Expedition to a Biodiversity Hotspot. A sandwich year option allows a professional placement year with an employer.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 or above in English, Mathematics and Double Science, or equivalent. Tariff points: 112 Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page. English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The University accepts a large number of UK and international qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you'll need in our English language section. Please visit our English language requirements page. A-level subjects: Grade C in a Science subject. Relevant subjects: Subjects that meet the Science requirement for this course: Applied Science, Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science/Studies, Geography, Geology, Maths, Use of Maths, Physics, Psychology, Science in the Environment, Statistics. BTEC: You'll need a minimum of five units in a Science subject. You may be asked to do more based on the size of your units. Please list the units you are studying in your application. For further advice on acceptable units, please email us. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. Access: 15 Level 3 credits at Merit in a Science subject. Baccalaureate IB: A minimum Grade 5 in a Higher Level Science subject. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: H3 in a Science. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. This qualification cannot be used to satisfy any subject specific entry requirements. Cambridge Technical: You'll need a minimum of five units in a Science subject. You may be asked to do more based on the size of your units. Please list the units you are studying in your application. For further advice on acceptable units, please email us. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. T Levels: You must be studying Science. For further advice on acceptable subjects please email us.
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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: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 69%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Further study: 30%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Skilled trades occupations: 35%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- South East: 20%
- South West: 65%
- Wales: 5%
- Scotland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 5%
- Foundation course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for associate membership.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- The Earth
- Field Skills
- Life on Earth
- Environment and Society
- Environmental and Field Techniques
- Ecology
- Environmental Resilience
- Atmosphere and Climate
- Earth Science
- Hydrology to Oceanography
- Plant Growth and Survival
- The Microbial World
- Sustainable Futures
- Energy, Carbon and Climate
- Research Dissertation Project
- Environmental and Ecological Consultancy
- Marine Ecosystems
- Environmental Forensics
- Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
- Global Forest Systems
- Science Communication
- Sustainable Food Production
- Environmental Microbiology
- Expedition to a Biodiversity Hotspot
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Environmental Science at UWE Bristol earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £19,000 after 3 years, £24,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £28,500. The £24,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Ecology and environmental biology.
What do graduates of BSc Environmental Science at UWE Bristol do next?
90% 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 UWE Bristol?
88% 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 UWE Bristol?
The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.
Is BSc Environmental Science at UWE Bristol 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 UWE Bristol include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Environmental Science at UWE Bristol?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.