About Environmental Science Bsc (hons) in University of Dundee
With growing pressures on scarce resources and concern over the effects of climate change, there has never been a better time to study environmental science. Gain the knowledge and skills to help build a cleaner future and address the challenges facing human existence on earth.
Our course covers areas including:
- hydrology
- geomorphology
- oceanography
- climatology
- biology
- chemistry
- Physics
- maths
- statistics
Our Geography department is relatively small. This means we can get to know you personally, and offer a friendly and supportive learning experience. You can contact any member of staff at any time to ask for help.
Your fieldwork will take place in both physical and social environments. We make use of Dundee city itself and other nearby locations and landscapes for local day trips. We also take you further afield into the Scottish Highlands or Iceland for week-long residential field trips.
The student-led Geography and Environmental Society also has a programme of activities to help you become part of our community.
Career
Many of our graduates go on to work either in environmental regulation (such as flood risk management) or in consultancy firms.
Examples of recent career destinations:
- Scottish Environment Protection Agency
- Scottish Water
- Health & Safety Executive
- Perth & Kinross Council
- National Trust for Scotland
- Aecom
- Arup
- RPS Group
- RSK Group
Academic qualification equivalents
- Students must have good results (60% overall) in the CBSE, ISC or leading state board XII Standard exams.
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS: The requirement for most undergraduate and postgraduate degrees is IELTS 6.5 overall with a 6.0 in writing and 6.0/5.5 minimum in the other three components.
- TOEFL (iBT): 88 overall, including at least 21 in Listening, 20 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, 23 in Writing.
- PTE: 62 overall, including at least 56 in all four skills
University of Dundee Highlights
| Type |
Public, Co-ed |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Establishment Year |
1881 |
| Location |
Dundee, Scotland |
| Parent Institution |
University of Dundee |
| Mode of Program |
Full-time/ Online |
| Mode of Application |
Online |
| Student-Faculty Ratio |
17:1 |
| Financial Aid |
Available |
| Test Scores Accepted |
IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, CAE, CPE, Duo lingo, etc. |
| Percentage of International Students |
22% |
| Intake sessions |
Fall, Winter |
University of Dundee Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
| Expense |
Fee for undergraduates |
Fee for graduates |
| Tuition |
18,150 GBP per year |
18,150 GBP per year |
| Room & Board |
4,593 – 5,682 GBP |
6,981 - 7,585 GBP |
| Transport |
80 GBP per month |
80 GBP per month |
| Food |
74 GBP per month |
74 GBP per month |
| Interests and hobbies |
46 GBP per month |
46 GBP per month |
| Personal expenditure, utilities and miscellaneous |
26 GBP per month |
26 GBP per month |
