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Explore Environmental Science degrees
Take centre stage in the push for a sustainable world. Pioneer the restoration and maintenance of the environment.
If you like the idea of working to improve ecosystems, habitats and marine life, and pushing for global sustainability, then you're ready to deal with the biggest questions facing humanity.
With a degree in Geography, Environmental Science, Marine Environmental Science, Biology or Marine Biology, you’ll implement systems and methods that seek environmental justice. You’ll have far-reaching social impacts that could improve public health, reduces poverty and tackles climate change.
This year's Taster took place in March 2024. New dates and bookings will open soon.
See what happened at the Taster.
In the meantime, explore our island city at one of our Open Days, discover student life at Portsmouth, and take look at different Environmental Science courses.
Your Environmental Sciences Taster Day
Get ready to:
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See what it’s like to study Geography, Environmental Science, Marine Environmental Science, Marine Biology and Biology at degree level
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Discover our links to industry and how to kick-start your career
- Don your goggles and lab coat to explore top-tier facilities within the field, from pH meters and nutrient analysis kits to furnaces for heat stress tests and UV scanning spectrophotmeters
- Chat to current students about their hands-on learning experience and studying at Portsmouth
- Explore our campus and see the specific facilities dedicated to environmental studies, including research laboratories, environmental monitoring stations, and marine research centers
- Learn about their ongoing research and projects, providing valuable talking points for your personal statement
- Discover the array of extracurricular activities and student organisations related to environmental sciences, showcasing your proactive involvement and dedication on your UCAS application
Environmental Science & Management at the University of Portsmouth
Student life
Explore our island city and its many attractions, and find out what student life is really like at the University.
Undergraduate Open Days
Thinking about joining us as an undergrad? Book your spot at one of our upcoming Open Days or take a guided campus tour.
School of the Environment, Geography and Geosciences
We're studying how our planet works, how it's changing and what we can do about it, with academic expertise in palaeontology, geology, geotechnical engineering, geography and environmental science.
Taster Day programme
Here's what happened at the Environmental Sciences Taster day in March 2024.
We're excited to meet you. Check in, grab a refreshment and get ready to learn about studying a degree in Environmental Sciences at uni.
Here's our guide to subject taster days, should you want to learn a little more about our taster days before booking.
We'll meet from 9.00am at King Henry Building, Portsmouth PO1 2DY.
Dr Mark Hardiman highlights the importance of environmental studies, exploring different career options available to you as well as the diverse number of specialist degree opportunities we offer at the University of Portsmouth.
You'll see how different degrees focused on the environment can make you a change-maker and, with agency to shape the future of the world for the better.
Geography & Biology
Observe coastal change through high-powered microscopes to understand how sea-levels have changed on the south coast over the last 6,000 years via microscopic fossil marine organisms.
*Note: this is 1 of 4 sessions running at this time:
- Seeing sea-level change through a microscope – Geography & Biology
- Managing our coastlines into the future – Geography
- Ocean Bounty: Estimating Marine Populations– Marine Biology
- All about water – Environmental Science & Marine Environmental Science
You'll attend any 1 of these sessions during this particular timeslot, but you'll get to see all 4 talks over the course of the day.
Quick breather. Take stock of the morning then get ready for the next session.
Geography
Consider different people's perspectives as you map and understand the different ecological and human pressures on the coastline of Portsmouth and the Solent. Working in a group, you'll also look for ways to best promote an environmentally sustainable future.
*Note: this is 1 of 4 sessions running at this time:
- Seeing sea-level change through a microscope – Geography & Biology
- Managing our coastlines into the future – Geography
- Ocean Bounty: Estimating Marine Populations– Marine Biology
- All about water – Environmental Science & Marine Environmental Science
You'll attend any 1 of these sessions during this particular timeslot, but you'll get to see all 4 talks over the course of the day.
Marine Biology
Explore the fascinating world of marine ecology by using beans as a stand-in for ocean creatures, as you get hands-on to learn how scientists estimate population sizes and the importance of sample size for accurate marine conservation efforts.
*Note: this is 1 of 4 sessions running at this time:
- Seeing sea-level change through a microscope – Geography & Biology
- Managing our coastlines into the future – Geography
- Ocean Bounty: Estimating Marine Populations– Marine Biology
- All about water – Environmental Science & Marine Environmental Science
You'll attend any 1 of these sessions during this particular timeslot, but you'll get to see all 4 talks over the course of the day.
Fuel-up. Feel free to bring your own lunch for the day or grab something from the cafeteria.
Environmental Science & Marine Environmental Science
Water is the basis of life as we know it. Use our state-of-the-art lab equipment to examine a range of freshwater, estuarine and marine water samples, to understand the critical chemical changes and how this can be used to monitor water quality.
*Note: this is 1 of 4 sessions running at this time:
- Seeing sea-level change through a microscope – Geography & Biology
- Managing our coastlines into the future – Geography
- Ocean Bounty: Estimating Marine Populations– Marine Biology
- All about water – Environmental Science & Marine Environmental Science
You'll attend any 1 of these sessions during this particular timeslot, but you'll get to see all 4 talks over the course of the day.
Explore your next steps with lecturers and students.
Chat to us and ask your questions – which could be about different subjects, the transition from college to uni, any of the talks you've watched so far, the city of Portsmouth, moving away from home – and/or anything you want to know about university.