About Bsc (hons) Environmental Science in University of Plymouth
Course Details
Do you want to understand human environmental impact? You will build solutions to real environmental issues, using knowledge and cutting edge practical skills. Develop an understanding of climate change, biodiversity, conservation and sustainability, in marine and terrestrial ecosystems. Applying the latest techniques in the laboratory and the field - both in the UK and overseas, you will graduate ready to shape the future of fields from ecosystem management to environmental monitoring.
Key features
- In the 2018 National Student Survey (NSS), 90 per cent of students agreed that the course was intellectually stimulating 93 per cent of students agreed that staff were good at explaining things and 95 per cent were satisfied with the quality of the course*.
- Benefit from enthusiastic, supportive staff and teaching informed by our renowned research.
- Take part in regular UK and overseas fieldwork in destinations such as Dartmoor National Park, Malaysia and Malta, where you will explore and study terrestrial and marine environmental systems.
- Experience in-depth coverage of natural sciences in the context of cultural and economic systems.
- Learn about the latest actions and technological developments in the struggle against climate change.
- Deepen your knowledge through our international exchange programme with the USA, Canada, Australia and various European countries.
- Hone your skills and knowledge with a wealth of facilities, including our marine research vessel Falcon Spirit, high specification laboratories and analytical facilities, LABplus and our new Marine Station.
- LABplus is a unique open access laboratory and resource centre designed for students studying science and engineering courses. The lab provides a flexible workspace, computing facilities, specialist software, access to microscopes, microscope cameras and bespoke resources.
- Develop your employability with placement opportunities in the UK and abroad, with organisations such as Kew Gardens, Pell Frischmann, The National Trust and Hyder Consulting Ltd.
- Qualify as a professional diver (HSE SCUBA) as part of your second year of study.
- Increase your confidence with support from student mentors in our externally recognised peer assisted learning scheme, PALS.
Academic qualification equivalents
Standard 12th qualifications (CBSE/ICSE or State Boards of equivalent)
Grade: Minimum aggregatgge of 60% and above
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS 5.5 overall (6.0 for integrated programmes)
- IELTS 5.5 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing)
- PTE 42 (50 for integrated programmes)
- PTE 42 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing)
University of Plymouth Highlights
Type |
Public |
Campus Setting |
Rural |
Application mode |
Panther Application or Common Application |
Student Retention rate |
68% |
Cost of Attendance (2020-21) |
39,322 USD |
Number of Students |
UG: 4,100 PG: 1,758 |
Academic calendar |
Semester-based |
Student-Faculty ratio |
18:1 |
Financial Aids |
Scholarships, grants, loans, and Pell grants |
Graduation rate |
54% |
Tuition fee |
UG: 23,902 USD PG: varies |
University of Plymouth Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
- Cost of attendance for various 2020-21:
Financials |
UG |
PG |
Tuition and Mandatory Fees |
23,902 USD |
765 USD (Per Credit) + 695+780 USD (CAGS+EDD) |
Room and meals |
11,580 USD |
11,580 USD |
- The mandatory fee (2,622 USD annually) breakdown can be seen as:
Charges |
Amount |
Athletics |
290 USD |
Student Activities |
190 USD |
Transportation fee |
16 USD |
Student Health fee |
380 USD |
Student Recreation |
502 USD |
Educ. Technology |
466 USD |
Registration |
100 USD |