A Level Environmental Science

Why study Environmental Science?

Living in an age with increasing numbers of environmental challenges we need to find real life solutions to ensure the sustainability of our planet. This makes studying environmental science a key part of this process. The course will make you more aware of what is happening to the Earths environment and the issues we are currently facing. Using real life case studies, you will investigate and conduct experiments researching the best methods to obtain data. Applying biological, chemical, and physical principles to environmental issues and to provide solutions to environmental problems.

What will I study?

The topics covered in A-Level Environmental Science will include:

• The Living Environment
• The physical environment
• Energy resources
• Pollution
• Biological resources
• Sustainability
• Research methods

Minimum Entry Requirements:

5 x 5s

Subject Specific Entry Requirements:

5,5 in Trilogy Science

5 in GCSE Maths

5 in GCSE English

5 in GCSE Geography if taken

What can Environmental Science lead to?

You can study environmental science degree leading to careers in environmental management, horticulture, minerals surveyor, water quality scientist. You may also work for the environmental agency and DEFRA.