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Foundation of Environmental Sciences

University of Plymouth International College

Plymouth, United Kingdom
0.67 years
English
On campus
Foundation

About the program

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences is a 4-year bachelor programme offered by School of Earth and Sustainability at the NAU Flagstaff campus.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights: no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop subject knowledge in Environmental Sciences and apply appropriate scientific methods
Interpret findings
And communicate evidence-based conclusions.

Career outcomes

Environmental Science Teachers (Postsecondary)
Environmental Scientists and Specialists
Environmental Compliance Inspectors
Government Property Inspectors and Investigators
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians
Forest and Conservation Technicians

Curriculum

Plan of 120 units over about 4 years. Study is organised as Environmental Sciences Common Course (42 units)
Emphasis (35-45 units). Choices include Applied Statistics
Biology
Chemistry
Climate
Environmental Administration and Policy. Field experience or internship is optional
A senior capstone is included.

Entry requirements

Academic

Completed secondary education to the country-specific standard (example: Grade 12 certificate with 60%)
GCSE-level Maths for all subjects
IELTS 5.5 overall with no band below 5.5.

Accepted academic background

Completed secondary education to the country-specific standard (the page gives examples such as Grade 12 Graduation Certificate with 60%; full country list from admissions@upic.plymouth.ac.uk); GCSE-level Maths (or Year 10/11 equivalent) for all subjects; Maths plus Science for Biological/Environmental/Marine/Health subjects, Maths plus Physics for Engineering, Maths for Business/Computing/Maths/Construction.

Language tests

IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5.5)

Documents you’ll need

Academic Qualifications
English Language Qualifications
Passport Copy

How to apply

Review the pathway entry requirements and available intakes. Apply through the college application portal or an authorized education agent. Upload academic qualifications
English-language evidence
a valid passport. Review the offer and submit the acceptance documents. Pay any deposit stated in the offer. Complete the required visa process before enrollment.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£16,750 GBP
Application fee	£0 GBP
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Plymouth campus (University of Plymouth city centre campus)
Faculty or school	Foundation Programme
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	_
Scholarship note	UPIC offers a conditional GBP 4,000 progression award applied toward subsequent University of Plymouth tuition. Eligibility includes at least 85% class attendance and at least 70% in each module. The award is not guaranteed.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
7 Dec 2026
23 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 0.67 years.