Overview

(Hons) Environmental Science with Foundation Year from University of Plymouth is your gateway to tackling the most pressing issues of our time – climate change, pollution, habitat loss and sustainability.

Key facts

This degree empowers you with the scientific insight and practical experience to understand these challenges and develop real solutions, from land to ocean.

With fieldwork, lab training and global context, you'll graduate ready to protect ecosystems, influence policy and lead positive change for the planet.

Learn from expert, experienced and passionate researchers while based in a city surrounded by some of the UK’s most unique and spectacular habitats.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Becoming a Successful Global Scientist

Essentials for Physical and Environmental Sciences

Our Changing Planet - Chemical and Geo-environmental Processes

Sustainable Development Project

Our Ecological Planet: Biodiversity and Ecological Change

Our Polluted Planet

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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TOEFL^® IBT

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76

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4

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PTE Academic

59

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OTE

126

IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Environmental Sciences View 234 other Bachelors in Environmental Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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105

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TOEFL^® IBT

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76

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4

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PTE Academic

59

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OTE

126

IELTS

6

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General requirements

UCAS tariff: 32 - 48

A level: 32 to 48 UCAS tariff points.
BTEC: 18 Unit BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma PPP in a science related subject.

BTEC National Diploma modules: If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application.
Access: pass an Access to HE Diploma (e.g science/combined studies/natural sciences).

T level: Pass or above. Any subjects related to science or technology.
International Baccalaureate: 24 points overall to include Pass in a Higher Level subject. English and maths accepted within.
GCSE: English and mathematics grade C/4 or above.

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Tuition Fees

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19800 GBP 4000 GBP Built-In Scholarship

Non-residents

15800 GBP / year

≈ 15800 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10050 GBP / year

≈ 10050 GBP / year

Additional Details

Discounts per year:

Year 1: £4,000
Year 2: £1,000
Year 3: £1,000

Living costs

Plymouth

United Kingdom

731 - 1387 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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