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Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science)

College of Science and Engineering
Title of Award
Bachelor of Science
CAO Points
45(2024)
Average Intake
20
Delivery
On Campus
NFQ
Level 8
QQI/FET/FETAC Places
4
Award Type
Major
Next Intake
September 2025
Duration
4 years

Why Choose This Course?

Employability

Learn key skills that open the way to a career in consultancy, industry, public service or education.

Practical Training

Students actively engage with the environment by undertaking numerous fieldwork exercises throughout their four years here.

Unique Course

Relatively small intake of students (33 students in 2023) means better engagement with core staff.

Field Work

University of Galway is surrounded by some of the most pristine and unique habitats in Europe, making it an ideal place to study the environment.

Course Information

Accreditations & Awards

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The four years I spent studying environmental science instilled in me a keen interest in the biological sciences and has given me a deeper appreciation of the natural world around me. The combination of lectures, lab work, and outdoor field trips, I feel has provided me with both the knowledge and enthusiasm I need to succeed in my future career

Brendan Canning

Graduate

Aoife Crowe trstimonial

The course is multidisciplinary and gave me everything I needed to pursue a future career in both industry and academia. The course also entailed a lot of fieldwork which was very enjoyable. We learned a great deal about Irish habitats (their creation, management and conservation) and the biodiversity they support (e.g. how to sample for and conserve Irish plant and animal biodiversity).

Aoife Crowe

Graduate

Ellen Hilliard testimonial

I absolutely loved my time studying Environmental Science at University of Galway and would recommend it to anyone who has an interest in the environment and wants to make a difference in the natural world.

Ellen Hilliard

Graduate

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Why University of Galway?

World renowned research led university nestled in the vibrant heart of Galway city on Ireland's scenic West Coast.

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World University Ranking

Based on the QS World University Rankings

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Ranked first in Ireland for Sustainable Development

THE World Rankings

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5th in the EU for our Commitment to Sustainability

Times Higher Education’s Impact Rankings

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2
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University of Galway is ranked in the Top 2% of Universities Globally

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Course Introduction

Turn Your Passion for Nature into a Rewarding Career 

Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary study which examines the interaction between humans and the environment, with specific reference to the effects of modern technological advances. 

Today, the necessity to understand our environment has never been more urgent and the need for environmental scientists to deal with increasingly complex issues is growing. The course provides a thorough grounding in the basic sciences in the first year, followed by the application of this knowledge to current environmental problems in the later years. While studying a broad range of subjects, students are also given the opportunity to specialise in topics of their choice. 

Environmental Sc Intro