First Year in Environmental Sciences (Two semesters) Leading to Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Environmental Science Navitas Group - University of Plymouth International College (UPIC) at Plymouth University, UK

A Pathway in Environmental Sciences is designed to develop strong foundations in design, critical thinking, and research.

In the First Year Pathway students complete the Plymouth University International College (PUIC) at Plymouth University first year of the degree, undertaking the same modules, in the same classes as students entering the University directly. Alongside the Plymouth University International College (PUIC) at Plymouth University modules, students entering through the First Year Pathway will have additional support and tuition from Plymouth University International College (PUIC) at Plymouth University.

First Year

A First Year pathway is available for students who:

• Don’t meet the entry requirements to enter university level study directly (but hold equivalent to AS/A level studies)
• Feel that additional support at the start of university studies will help them stand a better chance of success
• Have been away from studies for a period of time
• Come from a different academic environment to that of the UK

If you fall into any of the above categories, choosing an undergraduate pathway at Plymouth University International College (PUIC) at Plymouth University is the right decision. Depending on your academic needs here at Plymouth University International College (PUIC) at Plymouth University

Progressing from First Year

At Plymouth University International College (PUIC) at Plymouth University we offer a first year or stage 2 level study. Either students will enter this pathway following completion of the foundation, or for students that have completed equivalent of A level study we also have an entry point at first year of a bachelor’s degree.

Upon completion of the first year, or Stage 2, you will seamlessly progress to the second year of your chosen degree with the University, and no longer be registered with Plymouth University International College (PUIC) at Plymouth University

Environmental Science

Environmental scientists are critical to addressing global environmental challenges. Your degree will provide you with the knowledge and skills to identify and develop solutions to a wide range of environmental challenges on land and in our oceans, including climate change, biodiversity loss, conservation and sustainability. Applying the latest techniques in the laboratory and the field, you will graduate ready to shape the future of fields from ecosystem management to environmental monitoring.

Key features

• In the 2020 National Student Survey (NSS), 98 per cent of students agreed that staff were good at explaining things and 97 per cent were satisfied with the quality of the course*.
• Benefit from enthusiastic, supportive staff and teaching informed by our renowned research.
• Take part in regular UK and overseas fieldwork in destinations such as Dartmoor National Park, Malaysia and Malta, where you will explore and study terrestrial and marine environmental systems.
• Flexible workspace, computing facilities, specialist software, access to microscopes, microscope cameras and bespoke resources.
• Work placements – enhance your employability by gaining work experience via an optional 6 week or 6–12 month work placement in the UK, EU or further overseas such as Australia, Madagascar, Costa Rica, Ecuador, choosing from exciting opportunities in e.g. consultancy, conservation, NGO’s, EA, marine sectors.
• Qualify as a professional diver (HSE SCUBA) as part of your third year of study.
• Benefit from an Environmental Science Careers Fair to build your all-important employer networks and share career success stories from our graduates.
• Our tutorial programme provides invaluable transferable skills, small group and one-to-one support. Our externally recognised Peer Assisted Learning (PALS) scheme helps increase your confidence with support from student mentors.