Bachelor [Environmental Science] From Bangor University

The Environmental Science programme is offered at Bangor University.

The degree is broadly based with its roots in biology (giving you an understanding of organisms, their environments and their communities), chemistry (providing an understanding of many natural environmental processes and pollution), earth science (giving you a background in global processes), and land and water resource management. A combination of such subject areas, combined with many practical sessions and field trips, creates a degree that is both fascinating and rewarding.

• The School of Environment, Natural Resources and Geography is internationally renowned for its work in the environmental sciences.
• In the 2015 National Student Survey, the School achieved an overall satisfaction score of 97% with all of our subject areas rated in the UK top 10.
• This degree draws on expertise from the Schools of Biological Sciences, Ocean Sciences and Chemistry.
• BangorÕs location makes it an ideal place to study environmental science as there is access to a wide range of natural environments ranging from the coast to the varied landscape of the Snowdonia National Park with its long history of multiple land use, mining and quarrying. Field trips are central throughout our Environmental Science degrees.
• We have close links with local, national and international organisations that employ environmental scientists, helping us to ensure that our degree is relevant and up to date.
• Our degrees are accredited by the Institution of Environmental Science (IES). Following an accredited degree will make you more employable and you will get numerous benefits throughout your degree.

The broad base of the degree, together with specific modules designed to enhance your employability means you will have many options to consider in terms of career opportunities. The skills you will gain will be relevant to employment in a range of industrial organisations, advisory agencies, consultants, and local and national government. Postgraduate study or research leading to a PhD is also an option.