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Environmental Science

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

Venues

UHI Inverness, Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)

Content

If you are passionate about understanding the processes that shape our natural environment and keen to develop the scientific and analytical skills you need to work in this field, the BSc (Hons) Environmental Science degree is exactly what you are looking for.

You won’t find a better classroom in which to study than in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. We have what is undeniably one of the world’s best ‘living laboratories’ in the spectacular natural habitats of the Scottish Highlands.

Here you will develop core scientific and analytical skills through course work in college laboratories and access to specialist analytical equipment across the university network. You will also have the opportunity to undertake a residential field module each year at locations throughout the region, which will help develop your field skills while working in some of the most outstanding habitats.

Entry Requirements

3 Highers at BBC including two science subjects plus a science subject at National 5; or Foundation Apprenticeship Scientific Technologies plus 1 Higher plus a subject at National 5.

Start Date

September

Qualification

Degree

Award

BSc Hons

Study Method

Part time (day)

UCAS Code

F900

Course Length

8 years

Department

Science, Nature and the Environment

SCQF Level

10

Website

www.uhi.ac.uk

Career Area

Offshore Energy

Career Sectors

Business, Management, Admin and Support

Digital and Technology

Engineers and Engineering Operatives or Technicians

Environment, Health and Safety

Offshore Based

Subsurface Scientists

Transport and Logistics

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