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Environmental Science

  • Master of Science (with Honours)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 20 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
University Park Campus
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Course summary

Course overview
We need scientists to respond to some of the biggest environmental challenges ranging from climate change to biodiversity, loss of species and habitats and environmental pollution. You'll develop the skills to tackle these problems and help deliver a sustainable future.

This integrated master’s degree is designed to take you further. In your final year, you’ll complete your own research project, extending your knowledge of environmental science as well as developing your research expertise and skills in data analysis, project management and communication. These skills are highly valued in environmental consultancy, conservation, policy and research careers.

Throughout the course, you’ll study a wide range of subjects including geography and biology. You can specialise in the areas you are passionate about – such as environmental impact assessment, renewable energies, environmental policy or pollution monitoring.

As well as the theory and background, we’ll teach you the practical skills needed for a career in the environmental sector. All environmental sciences students will get involved in fieldwork, a central part of the course.

This real-world experience will build your familiarity with surveying techniques commonly used as an environmental consultant. Alongside environmental biology students, you'll start developing professional techniques including:

  • using geographic information systems (GIS)

  • preparing phase 1 habitat maps

  • identifying plant species

  • surveying bat roosts

  • testing water quality

In addition to laboratory work, day trips and visits to local sites, there’s even the option to join residential field courses abroad – in countries such as Malaysia, Spain and Sweden. 

Why choose this course?
Course highlights

  • Enhance your studies through field trips to local, national and potentially even overseas locations.

  • Learn from our researchers who are actively working with environmental consultancies on projects – and attend training delivered by visiting ecologists.

  • Opportunities to complete an industry placement year or study abroad as part of your degree.

Proven results

  • We’re a top 20 UK and top 100 world university (QS World University Rankings 2026).

  • The average starting salary for School of Biosciences undergraduates within 15 months of graduation was £29,189 (HESA Graduate Outcomes 2022/23).

Modules

Course Modules

For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page.

https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Environmental-Science-MSci-Hons.html

Assessment method

For detailed information about the course assessment methods please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Environmental-Science-MSci-Hons.html

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Committee of Heads of Environmental Sciences

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University Park Campus

Study options

  • Master of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Integrated masters • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 20 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
F750
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Points of Entry:
Year 1

University of Nottingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
F750
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
ABB

ABB or AAC or A*BC including at least one science-based subject from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Geology, Maths, Further Maths, Environmental Science or Environmental Technology.

Citizenship Studies, Critical Thinking, General Studies, Science and Society and Leisure Studies not accepted.

T Level
D

T Levels will be considered on a case-by-case basis to ensure sufficient science content has been studied; please contact us for more information.

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Scottish Higher
ABBBB

This qualification is accepted in combination with two Scottish Advanced Highers at grades AB. The Advanced Highers must include at least one science-based subject from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Geology, Maths, Environmental Science or Environmental Technology.

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 24 Merit: 21

This qualification will be considered where appropriate science content is being studied.

The requirement is 60 credits overall with 45 graded credits at Level 3. 24 credits must be achieved at Distinction plus 21 graded Level 3 credits at Merit, including 15 credits from acceptable science units.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English and Maths grade C/4.

Scottish Advanced Higher
AB

To include at least one science-based subject from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Geology, Maths, Environmental Science or Environmental Technology. This qualification is only accepted in combination with five Scottish Highers at grades ABBBB.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DD

This qualification will be considered alongside A Level grade B. Applications are considered on an individual basis to ensure sufficient science has been studied.

The required A Levels for mixed BTEC and A Level grade profiles depends on the science content studied in the BTEC.

Please contact us for more information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 30

including Higher Level 4 in 1 of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Geography, Psychology or Environmental Systems and Societies.

Alternatively, 655 or 6,6,4 or 7,5,4 in 3 Higher Level certificates including 1 of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Geography, Psychology or Environmental Systems and Societies.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
A*-C

This qualification is accepted as equivalent to a non-science A Level.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD

Applications are considered on an individual basis to ensure sufficient science has been studied.

Please contact us for further information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D

This qualification will be considered alongside A Level grades B,B. Applications are considered on an individual basis to ensure sufficient science has been studied.

The required A Levels for mixed BTEC and A Level grade profiles depends on the science content studied in the BTEC.

Please contact us for more information.

Applicants to this course may be eligible for our Additional Qualifications Offer Reduction Scheme. If you achieve a grade A in an EPQ, Core Maths*, IB Extended Essay or additional AS level qualification* then you will receive a one grade reduced offer for this course.

Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer or receive an alternative offer based on taking four A levels, your additional qualification will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6(No less than 5.5 in any element) As well as IELTS, we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. Check our English language policies and equivalencies for further details: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/international-applicants/english-language/english-language-requirements.aspx If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a Presessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) course (https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/cele/pre-sessional/index.aspx). Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.   If you successfully complete your pre-sessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.  Please note: For pre-sessional English or one-year foundation courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

We consider applicants solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential – we use exam grades to prioritise applicants but look at a range of factors and aim to give everyone an equal opportunity to show their achievements.

We understand that background and personal circumstances can have an impact on academic performance at school or college. Applicants who are eligible under our contextual admissions policies may be considered for a reduced contextual offer.

Learn more on the University of Nottingham website

International entry requirements

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Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
EU & InternationalTBC
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£10050*

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

View undergraduate tuition fees for UK and international students: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees/tuitionfees/202627/index.aspx

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