Overview

Are you passionate about understanding the processes that shape all aspects of our natural environment? Perhaps you've already spent time in the industry and now you're ready to focus your energies into a more specific area of the environmental sciences?

You won’t find a better classroom in which to study than the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. With outstanding locations such as the newly inscribed Flow Country World Heritage Site (the first peatland World Heritage Site), Cairngorms National Park, and many more, we have, undeniably, one of the world’s best ‘living laboratories’, all set in the spectacular natural habitat of the Scottish Highlands.

Develop core scientific and analytical skills through your course work, with access to specialist and state-of-the-art laboratory facilities across the university network. During each year of study you will have the opportunity to choose modules with lab and field residentials at a variety of locations throughout the region, including an international field trip in year 2. These modules are a key part of the course, allowing you to develop your lab and field skills while working in some of the most outstanding habitats in Scotland and Iceland.

Special features

Located in one of the world’s best ‘living laboratories’ between the Cairngorms National Park and Flow Country UNESCO World Heritage site
Have access to a course packed with field and lab activities at each level of study in Scottish locations and abroad.
Opportunities to exit with one of the following pathways:
- BSc (Hons) Environmental Science
- BSc (Hons) Environmental Science with Archaeology
Study full-time or part-time to suit your personal circumstances
Study individual modules for personal or professional development

Programme Structure

Year 1

You will study the following core modules:

Introduction to biology
Introduction to environmental science
Laboratory skills and practice
Scientific research and careers

You will also pick from the below core modules depending on your pathway:Environmental Science pathway

Fundamental chemistry

Introduction to global environmental issues

Environmental Science with Archaeology pathway**

Archaeological theory and method

Science and archaeology

Year 2

You will study the following core modules:

Environmental processes

GIS for Scientists
Practical skills in field ecology

You will also pick one of the following options:

Environmental conservation
Sustainable development approaches in an international context

Environmental Science pathwayYou will also study the following core modules:

Applied chemistry in environmental systems
Aquatic environments

Environmental Science with Archaeology pathway**You will also study the following core modules:

Excavation skills

Wetland archaeology

Year 3

Environmental Science pathwayYou will study the following core modules:

Assessing environmental impacts of development

Climate science
Environmental monitoring
Introduction to data science modelling
Peatland ecology

You will also pick one of the following options:

Applied genetics and genomics
Forests for people: policy and practice
Remote sensing

Environmental Science with Archaeology pathway**You will study the following core modules:

Archaeological science
Assessing environmental impacts of development
Introduction to data science modelling
Peatland ecology
Practical environmental archaeology

Remote sensing

Year 4

Environmental Science pathwayYou will study the following core modules:

Applied marine ecology

Dissertation
Environmental science in practice
Sustainable energy and waste minimisation

You will also pick one of the following options:

Agroecology and regeneration food systems*
Animal behaviour
Climate and marine resource modelling
Conservation of biodiversity
Investigating human impacts on freshwater ecosystems
Natural hazards and mitigation*
People, plants and animals*

Environmental Science with Archaeology pathway**You will study the following core modules:

Biomolecular archaeology
Dissertation
Environmental science in practice
People, plants and animals*
Sustainability past and present

*Not available to international students on this pathway**Environmental Science with Archaeology pathway is not available to International students requiring a visa to study in the UK

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Inverness, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biodiversity & Conservation Sustainable Development Environmental Sciences View 97 other Bachelors in Biodiversity & Conservation 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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Other requirements

General requirements

3 Scottish Highers at grade C or above (these must include science at grade C or above) OR

2 A levels at grade C or above (these must include science at grade C or above)

PLUS National 5, Standard Grade Credit or Intermediate 2 Chemistry at grade C or above, or equivalent

Alternatively, Foundation Apprenticeship Scientific Technologies (Laboratory Skills) PLUS an additional Scottish Higher at Grade C or above and National 5 in Chemistry at Grade C or above (or equivalent)

We also accept candidates without the standard entry requirements, but with considerable professional experience in science-based employment

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16950 GBP / year

≈ 16950 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

≈ 1820 GBP / year

Additional Details

Rest of the UK: £9,250 per year

Part-time

For students normally domiciled in Scotland: £915 per year

Rest of the UK: £1,542 per year

International: £8,475 per year

Living costs

Inverness

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 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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IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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Additional Details

Living costs

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