MSci Environmental Geoscience (F641)
2020 entry
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UCAS code | F641 |
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Application method | UCAS |
Course duration | 4 year(s) full-time |
Tuition fees |
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Location of course | Clifton campus |
Part-time study | Part-time study is not available for this course |
About MSci Environmental Geoscience
This degree examines the interactions between the geology, biology, chemistry and physics of the Earth’s surface, oceans and atmosphere. It gives you a deep understanding of the Earth’s environment and how it can be influenced by human activities.
In years one and two you gain a firm grounding in earth sciences, building your knowledge to inform your choice of third-year and fourth-year options, which have recently included Oceanography, Economic Geology, and Climates and Ecosystems. Your third year also includes an independent field and laboratory project and an industry-standard environmental impact study.
You will spend half of your final year on a major earth science research project. A number of our previous students’ project reports have been published in scientific journals.
Our close links with industry ensure that the skills you gain during your studies are valued by employers. Recent partners have included Shell, Chevron, Reykjavik Energy, Atkins, Environmental Resources Management and EDF.
We have a tightly knit community and a programme of student-run projects, informal seminars and social events. Our courses include field trips in the UK and overseas, the cost of which is included in your tuition fee. You will be invited on a field trip just before your first term starts, so you can get to know your year group before lectures begin.
All our environmental geoscience degrees are accredited by the Geological Society of London, and transfers between courses may be possible.
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Course structure
Typical offer for MSci Environmental Geoscience - applicants must meet one of the following
A-level Standard offer |
AAB including a core science/mathematics subject and another science-related subject, or ABB in three core science/mathematics subjects |
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A-level Contextual offer What is a contextual offer? | ABC including AB (in any order) in a core science/mathematics subject and another science-related subject |
Science practicals | A pass in the practical element of all English examination board science A-levels is expected. |
International Baccalaureate Diploma Standard offer |
34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level, including 6, 5 (in any order) at Higher Level in a core science/mathematics subject and another science-related subject, or 32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level, including 6, 5, 5 in three core science/mathematics subjects |
International Baccalaureate Diploma Contextual offer What is a contextual offer? |
31 points overall with 15 at Higher Level, including 6, 5 (in any order) at Higher Level in a core science/mathematics subject and another science-related subject |
Cambridge Pre-U offer | Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/ D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/ M2 is B, M3 is C |
Access to HE Diploma offer | Pass Access to HE Diploma (Applied Science, Biology combined with Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Bioscience, Life Science, or Science) with 30 credits at Distinction, and 15 credits at Merit, including 12 graded level 3 credits in each of two sciences at Distinction. |
BTEC offer | DDD in Applied Science or Engineering plus B in A-level Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry |
Scottish Qualifications Authority offer | Advanced Higher: AB in two science/mathematics subjects, and Standard Higher: AAABB |
Welsh Baccalaureate offer | Requirements are as for A-levels where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade. |
European Baccalaureate offer | 80% overall, with 8.5, 8.0 (in any order) in a core science/mathematics subject and another science-related subject |
UK qualifications | Further information about UK qualifications |
International qualifications | Accepted international qualifications |
Specified subjects
Core science/mathematics subjects include Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics. Science-related subjects also include Environmental Science, Geography, Geology and Psychology
Applicants must also meet these requirements
GCSE profile requirements | Profile: Higher numeracy requirement (6 or B in GCSE Mathematics or equivalent) Further information about GCSE requirements and profile levels. |
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English language requirements | If English is not your first language, you need to meet this profile level: Profile C Further information about English language requirements and profile levels. |
How we assess your application
Deferred entry
For this course deferred entry is: Welcomed
Selection process
UCAS. Mature applicants and those who have not followed one of the above routes of education will be invited for an interview and test.
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Phone: +44 (0)117 394 1649
Email: choosebristol-ug@bristol.ac.uk
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Accreditation
This course is recognised by the following organisations:
The Geological Society for the purpose of partially meeting the experience requirement for Chartered Geologist.
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