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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: F900

Environmental Science

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
Inverness, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£16,950Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
91%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), the BSc (Hons) Environmental Science provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in sport and exercise science. Based in Inverness, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Are you passionate about understanding the processes that shape all aspects of our natural environment? Perhaps you've already spent time in the industry and now you're ready to focus your energies into a more specific area of the environmental sciences? Explore your fascination with the world around us on our 4-year BSc (Hons) Environmental Science, with amazing opportunities to pursue your specific interests via our Environmental Biology and Environmental Science with Archaeology pathways. International tuition fees are £16,950 per year, home/UK fees are £9,250 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £17,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Environmental Ecology and Biodiversity
Earth Systems and Geochemistry
Environmental Chemistry
Soil Science and Land Management
Conservation Biology
Research Methods and Data Analysis
Field Techniques in Environmental Science
Environmental Impact Assessment and Sustainability
UCAS Code:F900
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BC

These must include two science subjects PLUS GCSE at grade C or above, or equivalent in a science subject. Please view our website for the list of recommended science subjects.

UCAS Points69

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,950

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£67,800

Home Student Fee

£9,250

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£21,000£26,000£30,000
3 years£13,000£17,000£26,500
5 years£15,500£24,000£31,500

UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 37% below UK average salary
This course
£17,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 11% below UK average salary
This course
£24,000
UK average
£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH26-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
5%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
35%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject area average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
91%
Learning opportunities
95%
Assessment and feedback
82%
Academic support
93%
Organisation and management
73%
Learning resources
95%
Student voice
82%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

2 Scholarships Available

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Merit

Carnegie Undergraduate Vacation Scholarship

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) · Undergraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
Need-based

Thomas and Margaret Roddan Trust Bursary

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) · Undergraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

About University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) offers Environmental Science as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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