Course overview
This course is the same as
BSc Agricultural and Environmental Science (DF47), except for an extra year studying abroad as your third academic year. The additional language skills, experience and maturity gained can provide a considerable employment advantage in a competitive job market.
Year two
Prior to placement, students undertake a special European module (including language study) to improve their knowledge of the scientific and cultural aspects of their chosen country.
Year three: study abroad
This additional year offers students the opportunity to continue studying agriculture at one of our partner institutions in mainland Europe, in the language of the host institution.
See our School web pages for details and student profiles.
Entry requirements
A levels: ABB-BBC, at least two science subjects at A level (can include environmental studies, maths and/or geography) and an additional A level or equivalent; second modern language to grade B at GCSE minimum in the language of the host institution.
English language requirements
IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element)
TOEFL iBT 87 (no less than 21 in listening and writing, 22 in reading and 23 in speaking)
Alternative qualifications
For details please see alternative qualifications page
Foundation year - a foundation year is available for this course
Notes for applicants
Please note that the marks you are awarded as part of your Certificate in European Studies do not count towards yours BSc degree classification.
Our modular courses are flexible and offer the opportunity to combine your main studies with modules in other subject areas (please note that all modules are subject to change)
Scholarships - for details of scholarships, please see www.nottingham.ac.uk/biosciences
Skills and careers
Students on the European Certificate course will have international experience and language skills.
Average starting salary
The average starting salary for 2009/10 full time graduates of the School of Biosciences was £19,256.09.*
*Average starting salary from known destinations of first-degree leavers who studied full-time, 2009/10.