Environmental Science - QMGS

Course summary

Students who enjoy a multi-disciplinary approach to learning and have a keen interest in the sustainability of our planet will find this new subject engaging and thought provoking. Environmental Science is an exciting and hugely relevant course that provides a detailed picture of our planet and our relationship with it: the living and physical environment, its biological and natural resources, and how these are interconnected. This multidisciplinary course will be taught by the Biology and Physics departments. This is a great accompaniment to A-levels in geography, chemistry, biology, physics and maths and develops key skills including communication, teamwork and critical thinking. Interdisciplinary Skills: Environmental Science combines large parts of Biology, Physics and research skills. Additionally, the course teaches mathematics in a practical, applied setting, with statistical analysis of results. This is relevant to many university courses and careers that use mathematics. Alongside this, there is also an extended essay writing part of the course which will teach you to confidently structure your arguments. This combination of mathematical analysis and convincing reasoning are key skills for future leaders in many industries. Course Content: The Living Environment: The emphasis here is on the interaction of living organisms with each other and their abiotic environment, and how an understanding of this can inform decisions that lead to sustainable human activities. Students apply their understanding of these interactions in a wide range of contexts throughout this area