BSC
Environmental Science
[F750]
Academic Year: 2025/2026Single Honours scheme - available from 2015/2016
Duration (studying Full-Time): 3 years
Part 1 Rules
Year 1
Core (120 Credits)
Compulsory module(s).
Semester 1
BR17120Genetics, Evolution and Diversity
GS13000Researching the World: data collection and analysis
orDA10300Ymchwilio'r Byd: Casglu a Dadansoddi Data
Semester 2
BR19920Microbial and Plant Diversity
orBG19920Amrywiaeth Microbau a Phlanhigion
GS13020Researching the World: data collection and analysis
orDA10320Ymchwilio'r Byd: Casglu a Dadansoddi Data
Part 2 Rules
Year 2
Core (40 Credits)
Compulsory module(s).
Semester 1
GS20000Research Design and Fieldwork Skills
GS23600Visualisation and Analysis of Geographical Data
Semester 2
GS20020Research Design and Fieldwork Skills
GS23620Visualisation and Analysis of Geographical Data
Year 2
Options
Students must take one of these modules.
Semester 1
GS20100Geoscience Laboratory Techniques
Semester 2
BR26020Environmental Microbiology and Monitoring
GS20120Geoscience Laboratory Techniques
Year 2
Options
Choose 60 credits from the following modules.
Semester 1
BR20620Applied Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics
BR25520Introduction to Geographic Information Systems and Landscape Ecology
GS25520Glacial and Fluvial Processes
GS27920How to Build a Sustainable Society
Semester 2
BG29020Bwyd, Ffermio, Technoleg a'r Amgylchedd
BR21120Climate Change: Plants, Animals and Ecosystems
BR24720Practical and Professional Skills in Microbiology
BR29020Food, Farming, Technology and the Environment
GS23920Quaternary Environmental Change
Final Year
Core (40 Credits)
Compulsory module(s).
Semester 1
GS34000Dissertation: Geography, Environmental Science, and Environmental Earth Science
orDA34000Traethawd Estynedig: Daearyddiaeth, Gwyddor yr Amgylchedd, a Gwyddor Daear yr Amgylchedd
Semester 2
GS34040Dissertation: Geography, Environmental Science, and Environmental Earth Science
orDA34040Traethawd Estynedig: Daearyddiaeth, Gwyddor yr Amgylchedd, a Gwyddor Daear yr Amgylchedd
Final Year
Options
Choose 80 credits from the following modules.
Semester 1
BR33420Global Biodiversity Conservation
BR33920Population and Community Ecology
BR36620Terrestrial Ecology Fieldcourse
BR37120Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics
BR37720Freshwater Biology Field Course
GS32020Monitoring our Planet's Health from Space
Semester 2
BR35620Environmental Regulation and Consultancy
GS30420Volcanic Activity: Hazards and Environmental Change
GS31120Applied Environmental Management
GS37520Urban Risk and Environmental Resilience
Aberystwyth University Standard Awards
- Entrance Scholarship / Merit Award
- Sports Bursary
- Music Bursary
- International Excellence Scholarship
- Residential Bursary
- Aberystwyth Bursary
- Care Leaver Bursary
