BSc (Hons) Environmental Science

The BSc Environmental Science course at the University of York is designed to equip students with the skills, knowledge, and understanding to address and solve global environmental challenges. The course lays a strong emphasis on research, fieldwork, and a practical approach, and is taught by active researchers in the field.Course Content: The course combines the social and natural sciences to understand contemporary environmental challenges. Apart from the foundational knowledge in biological, chemical, and physical aspects of the environment, emphasis is also laid on key issues like climate change, pollution, conservation, and sustainability. Students will learn how to use scientific evidence in decision-making and policy formulation.Key Modules: The key modules include Biological Conservation, Global Climate Change, Freshwater Processes, Practical Field Skills, Pollution & Environmental Control, Environment & Health, Sustainable Solutions, Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Data Analysis and many more. Field trips are also undertaken to apply your skills in real-world contexts.Accreditations: The programme is accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences and the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management, so students can apply for professional membership of these institutions after they graduate.Future Careers: Graduates from this course have a wide range of career opportunities available to them. They can pursue careers in environmental consulting, conservation organizations, local and national governments, academic research, teaching, and many other sectors. The course also prepares students for further study or research at the postgraduate level.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.