Qualification
Advanced Level Environmental Science
AQA
Subject Leader
Dr S Smith
Entry Requirements:
Minimum Entry Requirements:
Why study Environmental Science?
Living in an age with increasing numbers of environmental challenges聽 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,聽 you will investigate and conduct experiments researching the best methods to obtain data. 聽Applying biological, chemical, and physical principles to environmental issues and to provide solutions to environmental problems.
What can I do with Environmental Science after A-Level?
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.
What will I study?
- The Living Environment
- The physical environment
- Energy resources
- Pollution
- Biological resources
- Sustainability
- Research methods