Programme description
What you can expect to study
- Understand environmental and resource challenges.
- Develop field, data and impact-assessment skills.
- Evaluate sustainable management and policy responses.
University of the Highlands and Islands · Inverness
BSc (Hons) Environmental Science
Studies how natural environmental systems work and how human activity affects them, with fieldwork in the Highlands. Leads to careers in environmental consultancy, conservation and monitoring.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Possible career directions include:
- Environmental consultant
- Sustainability officer
- Conservation professional
- Agricultural or resource-management specialist
Career outcomes depend on experience, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed. We can help you compare the exact curriculum before you apply.
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- 3 Scottish Highers at BCC or 2 A levels at BC, including two sciences
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Sri Lankan GCE A/L with 3 subjects at CCC in relevant subject areas (general guidance; course requirements vary)
- English (IELTS)
- 6.0 overall, no element below 5.5
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How we help
Your application, handled.
- We check your eligibility and documents.
- We prepare and submit your application to University of the Highlands and Islands.
- We help you meet any offer conditions and get your CAS.
- We guide your Student visa application.
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on uhi.ac.uk. The expanded description is a concise GEC summary based on the course record and subject area; module choices, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with University of the Highlands and Islands before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.