Course Summary

Environmental change raises important concerns over the future well-being of our planet. Although it is apparent that some changes result at least in part from human activities, it is equally clear that natural variations also play a major role. This course will give you the opportunity to learn about the chemical basis of the environment and to understand how we impact upon it.

Course Details - Modules

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Course Details – Assessment Method

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How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: F145

Institution code: Y50

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

Acceptable in conjunction with Scottish Highers. Advanced Higher Chemistry at grade A is essential.

Essential Subjects: Chemistry (or equivalent) at grade A is essential. A second Science or Mathematics is preferred. We consider the following subjects as a second Science: Biology, Electronics, Environmental Science, Further Mathematics, Geology, Mathematics and Physics. Information: Applicants taking Science A Levels that include a practical component will be required to pass.

Only acceptable in conjunction with Scottish Advanced Highers.

Pass Access to HE Diploma with 39 credits at Distinction including at least 15 in Chemistry-related units, 15 in a second Science (Biology, Mathematics or Physics) and 6 at Merit or higher.

We recognise the value of this qualification although it will not be included as a condition of entry. It may be taken in to consideration when you receive your results.

With 6 in Higher Level Chemistry.

We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. A Level in Chemistry (or equivalent qualification) at grade A is essential. We may also consider relevant units in your BTEC as A Level Science equivalent.

We consider a range of OCR qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. A Level in Chemistry (or equivalent qualification) at grade A is essential. We may also consider relevant units in your OCR Cambridge Technical as A Level Science equivalent.

We will consider this qualification alongside or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications, as equivalent to one A Level.

Cambridge Pre-U Chemistry at grade D3 is essential.

Although we do not typically hold interviews for this course, mature candidates and those with special circumstances and/or qualifications may be invited to attend an interview. We consider a wide range of qualifications for entry. We may also make reduced offers where applicants are eligible for our contextual offer scheme, or are taking specific additional qualifications.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/mchem-chemistry-atmosphere-environment-york/

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Undergraduate English Language requirements

https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/applying/entry/english-language/

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 74%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 68%

Go onto work and study: 90%

Fees and funding

EU 24000.0 Year 1
England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
International 24000.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

For additional information please see our web pages at: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/fees-funding/

Provider information

Heslington
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York
YO10 5DD

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