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Course summary

Environmental Chemistry is an emerging degree subject broadly involving the application of chemistry to the environment to meet society’s sustainability needs. The programme will involve the delivery of existing modules offered in both the BSc Chemistry and BSc Environmental Science degree programmes. There is also the option of a marine component given existing marine chemistry teaching into SoBMS’s programmes (by SoGEES staff). Stage 1 will be core, with a strong emphasis on chemistry fundamentals, with targeted optionality introduced at Stage 2 and further module choice offered at Stage 4. A programme identity will be developed through all stages via the tutorial programme. Once the programme is approved, we will apply to accredit it with the Royal Society of Chemistry, the professional body for everyone working, studying or interested in chemistry. Environmental Chemistry degrees can lead into a range of careers, with the top sectors of employment being manufacturing, research & development, consulting, biotechnology, health and safety, education, renewable energy, government, sales, health care and waste management. Encouragingly, the job market looks set to grow; in the UK ‘environmental chemistry’ is an area under the ‘green jobs’ umbrella, which the government wants to expand to two million by 2030 (GRC, 2020).

Modules

www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/bsc-environmental-chemistry

Assessment method

For up to date details, please refer to our website or contact the institution directly.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
F141
Institution code:
P60
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available

International applicants

The University of Plymouth has a dedicated International Student Advice (ISA) service who will support you from the day you accept an offer at the University, right through to graduation. They will offer help and advice so you can get the most out of your studies, and your time in the UK, visit www.plymouth.ac.uk/student-life/services/international-students/international-student-advice for more information. Once you have applied through UCAS, your conditional offer letters will also be sent to you by email, so be sure to enter your current email address on your application and to check this email regularly. You'll need your unconditional letter, and the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that we'll send you, when applying for your student visa to the UK. A tuition fee deposit will be required before we'll send you the CAS. We're a licenced Sponsor under the Points Based System. To comply with our duties as a Sponsor, we're required to check other aspects of your application in addition to your academic achievements, for example any previous studies, financial status and your immigration history in the UK. For course entry requirements (inc. English requirements) please refer to the specific page for the course you are interested in (www.plymouth.ac.uk/study). A recognised English language qualification (e.g. IELTS) would be required or successful completion of one of the University's pre-sessional English Language courses. Check our country pages to find out more about application from your specific home country www.plymouth.ac.uk/international/study/international-students-country-guides. International fees, please visit our fees and funding pages www.plymouth.ac.uk/study/fees. If you have any questions please contact [email protected]

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements


Unistats information

Operated by the Office for Students
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Student satisfaction
85%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
100%
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Fees and funding

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Additional fee information

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Environmental Chemistry at University of Plymouth - UCAS