Aberdeen,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Environmental Chemistry in Aberdeen United Kingdom | University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen
|
Aberdeen United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
24,800
(c. USD33,052.94)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Environmental Chemistry examines how chemical substances influence air, water, and soil, affecting both ecosystems and public well-being. Professionals in this field frequently engage with broader audiences, as their findings guide policies that shape our collective future.
This discipline explores how natural and synthetic chemicals behave across different environmental mediums. It represents a multidisciplinary intersection of key scientific domains, grounded in sophisticated analytical techniques. Mastery demands familiarity with diverse areas such as organic chemistry, earth sciences, biochemical processes, toxicity studies, and environmental biology.
While many associate this field primarily with pollution control, it actually appeals to those seeking to comprehend Earth's intricate systems. To grasp large-scale environmental phenomena (like mercury accumulation in Arctic predators), we must investigate molecular-scale interactions.
The curriculum covers both intentionally manufactured compounds and industrial byproducts, analyzing their chemical properties, reactions, and effects on biological organisms.
Graduates gain versatile expertise that opens diverse career paths. With a bachelor's degree, one could join environmental regulatory bodies, oversee ecological assessments for utility providers, or apply specialized analytical skills in forensic science laboratories where interdisciplinary knowledge is paramount.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
SQA Highers
Standard: AABB*
Applicants who have achieved AABB (or better), are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Good performance in additional Highers/ Advanced Highers may be required.
Minimum: BBB*
Applicants who have achieved BBB (or are on course to achieve this by the end of S5) are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Good performance in additional Highers/Advanced Highers will normally be required.
Adjusted: BB*
Applicants who have achieved BB, and who meet one of the widening participation criteria are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Good performance in additional Highers/Advanced Highers will be required.
* Including good performance in Chemistry and one other Mathematics/ Science subjects by the end of your senior phase of education.
A LEVELS
Standard: BBB*
Minimum: BBC*
Adjusted: CCC*
* Including good performance in Chemistry and one other Mathematics/ Science subjects by the end of your senior phase of education.
International Baccalaureate
32 points, including 5, 5, 5 at HL*.
* Including good performance in Chemistry and one other Mathematics/ Science subjects by the end of your senior phase of education.
Irish Leaving Certificate
5H with 3 at H2 AND 2 at H3 OR AAABB*, obtained in a single sitting. (B must be at B2 or above)
* Including good performance in Chemistry and one other Mathematics/ Science subjects by the end of your senior phase of education.
Ielts Academic: Overall - 6.0 with: Listening - 5.5, Reading - 5.5, Speaking - 5.5, Writing - 6.0 ,
Toefl ibt Overall - 78 with: Listening - 17, Reading - 18, Speaking - 20, Writing - 21
Standard: AABB*
Applicants who have achieved AABB (or better), are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Good performance in additional Highers/ Advanced Highers may be required.
Minimum: BBB*
Applicants who have achieved BBB (or are on course to achieve this by the end of S5) are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Good performance in additional Highers/Advanced Highers will normally be required.
Adjusted: BB*
Applicants who have achieved BB, and who meet one of the widening participation criteria are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Good performance in additional Highers/Advanced Highers will be required.
* Including good performance in Chemistry and one other Mathematics/ Science subjects by the end of your senior phase of education.
A LEVELS
Standard: BBB*
Minimum: BBC*
Adjusted: CCC*
* Including good performance in Chemistry and one other Mathematics/ Science subjects by the end of your senior phase of education.
International Baccalaureate
32 points, including 5, 5, 5 at HL*.
* Including good performance in Chemistry and one other Mathematics/ Science subjects by the end of your senior phase of education.
Irish Leaving Certificate
5H with 3 at H2 AND 2 at H3 OR AAABB*, obtained in a single sitting. (B must be at B2 or above)
* Including good performance in Chemistry and one other Mathematics/ Science subjects by the end of your senior phase of education.
Ielts Academic: Overall - 6.0 with: Listening - 5.5, Reading - 5.5, Speaking - 5.5, Writing - 6.0 ,
Toefl ibt Overall - 78 with: Listening - 17, Reading - 18, Speaking - 20, Writing - 21
Tuition
GBP
24,800