BSc Environmental Science

The Environmental Science BSc at University of Leicester is a three-year full-time program where students are availed the foundation and advanced knowledge of understanding the environment and the impact of human activity. The course aim to equip its learners with the expertise to address global environmental issues such as climate change, energy use, waste management, air and water pollution, and biodiversity conservation. Through a multidisciplinary approach, students will learn about the biological, chemical, and physical processes that occur in the environment and the ways they can be managed.Course Content: The course is composed of theoretical and practical learning modules. In the first and second years, students tackle compulsory modules around biology, chemistry, earth science, and geography. The third year allows students to choose from a selection of optional modules to suit their interests and career aspirations. Students also complete a project based on original scientific research in their final year.Key Modules: Some key areas of study include Chemistry for Environmental Scientists, Climate Change: Science and Impacts, Pollution and Environmental Control, Conservation and Biodiversity, Environmental Research Project, and more.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) and the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM).Future Careers: Graduates have potentially fulfilling careers in areas such as environmental consultancy, conservation organisations, government agencies dealing with environmental regulation and policy, teaching, and further study for a research career in environmental science.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.