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Environmental Geoscience

University of Edinburgh

Faculty:GeoSciences
Degree:Bachelor
Field of Study:Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Length:4 Year(s)
Careers:Managers in Natural Resources Production and Fishing

Description:

Can man coexist with nature? This question is at the heart of our Environmental Geoscience programme. You will explore the Earth's environments and the processes that maintain and modify its surface, including man's impact on atmospheric, terrestrial and marine geochemical cycles.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    The typical offer is likely to be:
    • SQA Highers: AAAA.
    • A Levels: AAA.
    • IB: 37 points with 555 at HL.

    Minimum entry requirements
    • SQA Highers: ABBB by end of S5 or ABBBB/AABB from S4-S6, to include two of Biology*, Chemistry*, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Mathematics* and Physics* (*include at least one). National 5 Mathematics at Grade A; if you achieved a Grade B, please contact the admissions advisor.
    • A Levels: ABB required in one sitting, to include two from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Geology. GCSE Mathematics at Grade A; if you achieved a Grade B, please contact the admissions advisor.
    • IB: 32 points overall and award of IB Diploma with 555 at HL to include two of Biology*, Chemistry*, Mathematics*, Physics*, Geology or Geography (*include at least one). Diploma must include Mathematics SL 5, if not held at HL. If you do not have SL Maths please contact the admissions advisor.
    Additional Admission Requirements:
      You must provide evidence that your written and spoken English is at a level that will enable you to succeed in your studies.

      If English is not your first language, you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your spoken and written English:
      • IELTS Academic module overall 6.5 with 5.5 in each component
      • TOEFL iBT 92 or above with 20 in each section
      • Cambridge English: Advanced & Proficiency overall 176 with 162 in each component
      • Pearson Test of English (Academic): Total 61 with at least 51 in each "Communicative Skills" section
      • Trinity ISE: ISE II with a distinction in all four components

      SQA and GCSE
      For SQA and GCSE students, unless a higher level is specified in the stated entry requirements, a pass is required in English at the following grades or higher:
      • SQA National 5 Grade C
      • SQA Standard Grade 3
      • SQA Intermediate 1 Grade A
      • SQA Intermediate 2 Grade C
      • GCSE Grade C
      • IB Standard Level Grade 4

      * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

      Modified on July 26, 2016