BSc (Hons) Environmental Science at Bournemouth University

Bournemouth University

United Kingdom, Bournemouth

University Rank:#801

The BSc (Hons) Environmental Science at Bournemouth University is a Full Time Bachelor program offered across its Main Site, Talbot Campus, Bournemouth University, and Talbot campuses in United Kingdom. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 4 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. Tuition fees are USD 27,811 / year, and the next available intake starts on September 1, 2026.

About BSc (Hons) Environmental Science

Course details

On this course you will be taught by a range of staff with relevant expertise and knowledge appropriate to the content of the unit. This will include senior academic staff, qualified professional practitioners, demonstrators, technicians and research students. You will also benefit from regular guest lectures from industry.

Contact hours and assessment

Details of the assessment methods and contact hours for each unit of the course can be found in the programme specification.

Download the programme specification (pdf 906kb) Download the foundation year programme specification (pdf 338kb)

Why study BSc (Hons) Environmental Science at BU?

Gain practical experience gained through fieldwork, lab work, computing, data analysis, report writing, and work placements
Fieldwork is carried out in a variety of stimulating environments, including the World Heritage Site Jurassic Coast, East Devon World Heritage Coast, and the New Forest
Opportunities for you to learn through fieldwork by joining staff-led research projects overseas
Our students work in partnership with our staff to co-create featured projects, collaborating with professional practitioners
Gain valuable work experience on an optional placement in a real-world working environment, with a range of local, national and international companies and institutions.
You’ll be career-ready with 90% graduates from our environmental sciences courses in employment after 15 months.

Find out more about the content of this course.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for BSc (Hons) Environmental Science at Bournemouth University

Entry Requirements

Please see below some examples of the qualifications for entry onto Year 1 for September 2024 and September 2025 entry:

China: Chinese Senior High School Graduation Certificate (Huikao) average 80%, or Gaokao 61-71%. Grade depends on the course
France: Baccalaureate with 11.5–12.5 overall or 10.5-11.5 (international option)
Hong Kong: HKDSE Diploma (4,4,3 to 4,4,4 from three subjects). Grade depends on the course
India: All India Senior School Certificate Examination (Standard XII) 60-70%
Spain: Titulo de Bachillerato with 6 - 7. Grade depends on the course
Turkey: Devlet Lise Diplomasi/Lise Bitirme Diplomasi 3.5/5.0 or 70%

We offer a number of preparatory programmes through Bournemouth University International College. These courses offer you progression from High School in your home country to a Bachelor’s degree at BU.

Options include:

Foundation Certificate in Science

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you will need to provide evidence that you can understand English to a satisfactory level. English language requirements for this course are normally:

For September 2024 and September 2025 entry: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component, or equivalent.

View further information about our English language requirements.

If you do not meet the English language requirement for your degree then why not join our Pre-Sessional English course? Successful completion of our Pre-Sessional English course will meet your English language requirement.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6

English Program Requirements

For September 2024 and September 2025 entry: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component, or equivalent.

View further information about our English language requirements.

Career Opportunities after Completing BSc (Hons) Environmental Science

Careers

Your degree will be centred around developing the scientific skills you need to work in professional practice, as well as equipping you with a variety of transferable skills that will give you a range of career options. Our staff have a wealth of research, educational and consultancy experience and will ensure you are ready for the world of work once you graduate.

Typical starting job roles

Our graduates work in various roles across a range of organisations and sectors, including at Bournemouth and Poole College and Herbs in a Bottle. Among the jobs you can go into once you graduate are:

Laboratory Assistant
Science Technician
Academic Researcher.

Industries worked in

Environmental science
Science
Education
Academic research.

Further study

Once you have completed an undergraduate Honours degree, you can further develop your education by studying for a postgraduate degree. Please visit our postgraduate section for further details about our range of Master’s degrees.

Fee Information

Costs and fees

All fees are quoted in pounds sterling and are per year. Your tuition fees will be the same for each year of your course. You can find full information about funding your studies and paying your fees in our undergraduate fees and funding section. That’s also where you’ll find information about the scholarships and bursaries on offer.

Fees quoted are for tuition only unless stated otherwise, and we’re committed to ensuring there are no hidden extra costs while you’re at university – that’s why we’re clear about what you can expect us to cover, and what your cost of living will be. You’ll also find you could benefit from a range of discounts as a student.

Find out more about budgeting and living expenses

Tuition Fee

27,811 / year

BSc (Hons) Environmental Science at Bournemouth University

Bournemouth University

United Kingdom, Bournemouth