Environmental Science with Foundation Year Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Environmental Science with Foundation Year Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
There’s always another way to follow your passion. If you don’t quite have the entry requirements to study Environmental Science at Leicester, this STEM Foundation Year degree is for you.
Our integrated Science, Technology and Engineering (STEM) Foundation Year degrees are aimed at students who wish to study a STEM subject but don't have the traditional entry requirements.
The course is run on the University of Leicester campus like any other, and you will be studying alongside other students who applied for, and slightly missed out on, a place on a course similar...
There’s always another way to follow your passion. If you don’t quite have the entry requirements to study Environmental Science at Leicester, this STEM Foundation Year degree is for you.
Our integrated Science, Technology and Engineering (STEM) Foundation Year degrees are aimed at students who wish to study a STEM subject but don't have the traditional entry requirements.
The course is run on the University of Leicester campus like any other, and you will be studying alongside other students who applied for, and slightly missed out on, a place on a course similar to yours. In the first year of this course, you will be working towards passing a foundation year (year 0), which will enable automatic progression onto year 1 of any of our BSc [Geography](https://le.ac.uk/study/geography), [Geology](https://le.ac.uk/study/geology) and [Environmental Science](https://le.ac.uk/study/environmental-science) courses.
* By completing the STEM Foundation Year you will automatically progress onto the first year of your chosen degree.
* You will be taught by our expert academic staff from across several schools, including staff from the [School of Geography, Geology and Environmental Sciences](https://le.ac.uk/gge).
* The course strongly emphasises the development of essential professional and personal skills, which are necessary throughout your studies and beyond.
* During your foundation year you will join our student community and be able to enjoy all aspects of the University of Leicester student experience. You will be able to join the Students’ Union, use our academic and leisure facilities, live in our accommodation and access all our support services.
* You will have a personal tutor to support you.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-27
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
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Course Code
A71-B07
Institution Code
L34
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
A level
One science subject preferred from: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Geography, Geology, Maths, Further Maths, Physics, and Statistics. You may be required to take an additional maths assessment test dependant on A-level subjects taken.
T Level
Merit overall in Science (Laboratory Technician). Maths test required.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 24.0
Pass diploma with 24 Distinctions in a science related subject, which must include appropriate maths and science content. You may be required to take an additional maths assessment test.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
4/C in Maths 4/C in English Language.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered when combined with other qualifications. All qualifications must include appropriate maths and science content. You may be required to take an additional maths assessment test.
Extended Project
Considered when combined with other qualifications.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
one HL science subject preferred. Must have maths and English if not held at GCSE grade C/4.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Considered when combined with other qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
In a science related subject, which must include appropriate maths and science content. You may be required to take an additional maths assessment test.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered when combined with other qualifications. All qualifications must include appropriate maths and science content. You may be required to take an additional maths assessment test.
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