Planit


Environmental Science and Sustainability

University of the West of Scotland

Venues

Lanarkshire Campus

Content

The BSc Hons Environmental Science and Sustainability will prepare you for a career where you will address some of the most challenging and important issues of our time in terms of sustainable development, particularly with respect to the protection of the environment.

Environmental Scientists must overcome these challenges through creative, innovative and more sustainable solutions to local and global challenges.

Through your studies, you will receive a solid grounding in core scientific disciplines biological and chemical and earth system to build your knowledge and understanding of fundamental environmental systems, principles of sustainability and the role of policy and regulation. You will gain a deep understanding of the environmental challenges facing the world today, and be able to identify potential threats to our environment. You will also study more specialised and advanced topics, focused on applied environmental governance and sustainability. This degree will allow you to contribute to the process of advancing knowledge and strategies for a sustainable future.

Entry Requirements

2025 entry requirements
Standard entry:
4 Highers at BBCC including Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Human Biology or Physics

Entry to year 2 may be possible with 3 Advanced Highers at BBC including Biology, Chemistry, Geography or Physics

Widening access entry:
4 Highers at BCCC including Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Human Biology or Physics

Start Date

September

Qualification

Degree

Award

BSc Hons

Study Method

Full time

UCAS Code

B913

Course Length

4 years

Faculty

School of Health and Life Sciences

Department

Biological Sciences and Health

SCQF Level

10

Website

www.uws.ac.uk

Career Sectors

Agriculture

Aquaculture and Fishing

Arboriculture and Forestry

Earth Studies

Environmental and Rural Resource Management

Environmental Services

Horticulture and Landscaping

Work with Animals