Environmental Science

Our course explores the relationship between humans and the environment. You'll develop the skills to tackle environmental problems and help deliver a sustainable future.

We need scientists to respond to some of the biggest environmental challenges:

• climate change

• biodiversity loss of species and habitat

• environmental pollution

Study a wide range of subjects including geography and biology with the flexibility to specialise in your area of interest.

All environmental sciences students will complete fieldwork and gain practical skills. This real-world experience allows you to apply your knowledge and develop the skills which are in demand by the environmental sector.

Topics include:

• environmental impact assessment

• renewable energies

• environmental policy

• pollution monitoring

Practical work
Alongside the theory and background, we'll teach you a lot of practical skills. You'll gain experience in surveying techniques commonly used as an environmental consultant, such as monitoring environmental pollutants. Day trips, field work and visits to local sites will include activities such as:

• bat surveys

• phase one habitat surveys

• sustainable homes

• renewable energy

• winter tree ID

Why choose this course?

• Passionate teaching: You'll be taught by active researchers who work with environmental consultancies on bioenergy technology projects.

• Study abroad opportunity at the University of Nottingham Malaysia for a semester or a whole year as part of your degree.

• Placement opportunity: Get real-life experience with a possible industry placement year.

• Training by ecologists: Ecologists from local consultancies deliver training and expertise

• Fully accredited: This programme is accredited by CHES

Core modules in your first year introduce concepts of climate and the impact on the Earth's ecosystems. You'll look at environmental processes and major global systems. You will also consider environmental science and society.

In year two you'll study the science behind climate change and influences on water chemistry. You'll identify key ecosystem drivers and processes, and explore how these have shaped the biosphere. Develop practical skills through the Ecological Surveying module.

In the second year and third years, you have lots of optional modules. You can choose to study plant evolution and ecology in The Green Planet module.

In your final year the research project enables you to use your skills to work on a piece of original research. This can be lab, field or literature based. You will design the study, collect and analyse data. Optional modules include Conservation, Palaeobiology and the Arctic Ecology Field Course.