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Environmental Science MSci

University of Birmingham

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  • Qualification

    Master of Science - MSci

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    29-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Our Environmental Science MSci, built around our impressive research record, will allow you to develop an in-depth understanding of the Earth’s most complex environmental problems.We will give you the knowledge and skills you need to help resolve the world’s most pressing problems in a sustainable way.There is a growing need for graduates with a strong scientific background but who are also able to apply their knowledge to environmental management and protection globally.The Environmental Science MSci degree is designed around three key themes – understanding environmental processes and systems; investigating changes and impacts; and enabling their prediction and mitigation.This programme has been designed to provide choice and flexibility whilst ensuring that you develop appropriate skills with a sound scientific foundation. The course includes both core modules taken by all Environmental Science students, and selected optional modules which allow you to concentrate on themes which are of particular interest to you.Our MSci Environmental Science programme offers the opportunity for you to follow your interest in the area more fully, and to develop key skills for career development. The MSci uses the same modules as the BSc degree for the first three years, followed by an additional specialist fourth year.


Why study this course?

There are plenty of reasons to study Environmental Science MSci at Birmingham:-


Accreditation:

Our programmes are accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) highlighting our academic excellence and our programmes’ professional relevance and applicability to the workplace.-


Fieldwork:

Recent destinations have included the Peak District, Tenerife, and Wales. The costs of travel and accommodation on all compulsory field courses will be covered by the University.-


Facilities:

State-of-the-art laboratories including an ‘eco lab’ for the study of river systems, soon to open its doors.-


Research projects:

we have extensive links with industry including Public Health England, the Environment Agency and the Wildlife Trusts. These links provide opportunities for our students’ individual research projects.

Application deadline

29 January

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : AAB

Required subjects and grades: At least one science° A level subject. °Subjects considered to be sciences: Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Electronics, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Psychology and Statistics. Specified subjects excluded for entry: General Studies and Critical Thinking.

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University information

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

  • University League Table

    13th

  • Campus address

    University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TT, England

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The University of Birmingham is a founding member of the elite Russell Group of UK universities.
Based in the second largest city in the UK, Birmingham offers an outstanding international student experience.
The university has a vibrant international student community and is home to over 10,000 international students from approximately 150 countries.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Geography & Environmental Science

    12th out of 73

  • Entry standards

    / Max 211
    154 73%

    19th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    86.0 86%

    8th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.00 75%

    56th

    5

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