Keele University Prospectus Undergraduate | 2016 | Page 250

NATURAL SCIENCES

Environmental Science
Overview

New for 2015/16* the BSc Environmental Science
programme at Keele provides you with the scientific
skills and in depth expertise required to tackle many
of the world’s major environmental (and societal)
problems such as climate change, food security,
water resources, pollution and conservation. The
course is interdisciplinary and draws on the expertise
of scientists within the disciplines of life sciences,
chemical sciences and geosciences to emphasise
the role and importance of scientific understanding
and practical skills in the analysis and management
of environmental problems. No previous knowledge
of environmental science is required and we also
consider applications from students who have not
taken a science subject at A-level. There are excellent
opportunities within the degree programme for you
to engage with environmental professionals and to
undertake environmentally focused work placements.
A degree in Environmental Science will prepare you
for a broad range of exciting career options including
conservation, environmental consultancy and
environmental management, and in environmental
regulatory bodies and industry.

Greening Business: Employability and Sustainability:
The ‘Greening Business’ module explores the
environmental and sustainability responsibilities
of businesses in order to develop your skills and
understanding in driving sustainability improvements
in organisations.
Second year
In the second year, you will develop a deeper
understanding of environmental issues and of the
analytical and investigative skills demanded of
today’s environmental scientists.
Core modules include:
• Human Impacts on the Environment
• Sustainable Chemistry

*Subject to final approval by the university

• Environmental Analytical Methods

Course content

• Integrated Environmental Field Studies

First year
The first year provides you with a sound basis and
understanding of the core sciences underpinning
the field of environmental science and of the
environmental issues faced by the world today. In
addition to the six core modules, you will choose
two elective modules which can include a modern
language. First year modules include:
Environmental Science Skills: This module
introduces the field and laboratory skills of
environmental science research and the application
of these skills in the study and management of
environmental issues.
Ecology and the Environment: In this module, you
will