Program Overview

MEnvSci Environmental Science with Industrial Experience

Overview

Study humanity's effect on nature as well as how physical, chemical and biological processes maintain and interact with all life on Earth. Tackle pressing issues such as ensuring that human has access to clean water and air, and the resources required for agriculture and industrial activity. Head to geologically and environmentally fascinating locations in the UK and abroad on cv-enhancing field trips that will equip you with transferable skills. Gain invaluable, paid experience in industry; a highly desirable point of difference in a competitive job market. Study at a UK top 5 university for Environmental Science. (QS World Rankings by Subject 2024)

A Study Experience that Makes a Difference

We place social responsibility at the heart of your learning which means you can take advantage of unique ways to make a difference while studying with us, through your course or through extra-curricular activities.

• Complete our Ethical Grand Challenges to learn how you can create a better world and become more socially responsible.
• Work with an external organisation to tackle real-world sustainability problems through our University Living Lab.
• Discover subjects that broaden your horizon with our interdisciplinary learning opportunities.

Every course at Manchester contributes towards the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, so no matter what you're studying you'll be playing an active role in the protection of people and planet.

You will explore the following goals in your course:

• Goal 13: Climate action
• Goal 14: Life below water
• Goal 15: Life on land

Entry Requirements

• Typical A-level offer: AAB including specific subjects
• Typical contextual A-level offer: ABB including specific subjects
• Refugee/care-experienced offer: BBB/ABC including specific subjects
• Typical International Baccalaureate offer: 35 points overall with 6,6,5 at HL including specific requirements

Fees and Funding

• Scholarships available

Application and Selection

• Duration: 4 years
• Year of entry: 2025
• UCAS course code: F904 / Institution code: M20

Course Details

• Industrial experience
• Field trips
• Accredited course

Careers

• Gain invaluable, paid experience in industry; a highly desirable point of difference in a competitive job market.

School/Faculty Overview

Our internationally-renowned expertise across the School of Natural Sciences informs research led teaching with strong collaboration across disciplines, unlocking new and exciting fields and translating science into reality. Our multidisciplinary learning and research activities advance the boundaries of science for the wider benefit of society, inspiring students to promote positive change through educating future leaders in the true fundamentals of science. Find out more about Science and Engineering at Manchester.

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