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Introduction to Environmental Science
For new students starting with us in September, click on the Welcome day induction link below and complete all the questions in the pack. Well done to all the Aquinas Environmental Scientists of 2022. Results this year have been amazing again!
We are an ALPS 2 which puts us in the top 10% of sixth forms, schools and colleges in the UK. Pass rate 100% High grades A*-B 76% Grades A*-C 92% Interested in working in conservation?
Here are some links to online conservation courses. why not use these as part of your independent study or research into post Aquinas careers? Fancy learning more about climate change?
Try this free Future Learn course (really useful to mention on your UCAS form as an example of reading beyond the specification) Climate Change; the science 4 weeks; 3 hours a week University of Exeter Learn about the science of climate change, the risks it poses and how human activity is changing our world. https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/climate-change-the-science
Introduction to Sustainability Upper 6thVideo narrated by David Attenborough on sustainable development and population size. This theme runs throughout Upper 6th (units 3 and 4) and is examined in both exam papers including the essays (synoptic assessment includes L6 aswell). Click on link below
Careers in Environmental Science
Here is some information about the best UK Universities to study Environmental Sciences. Obviously Oxford and Cambridge will always be up there if you are aiming to get A*A*A*, but look a bit further ..........
This site is really good because you can look at entry requirements, course modules, what students think about the University teaching, city life, accommodation and really importantly; JOB PROSPECTS! Careers ideas. Here are some careers cards from Kew Gardens in London. They tell you how they all got into their varied jobs. Look out for Ian Willey!
see link below TARGET jobs; Environmental Science
see link below Careers ideas from NERC (Natural Environment Research Council). Quite broad range of jobs. They do mention maths a lot so Core Maths is key if you are not taking A level Maths!
see link below I want to apply to do an Apprenticeship - where do I look?
Try the National Apprenticeship Service to find vacancies currently available to apply for - mainly between March and June annually What is an Environmental Practitioner?
Once confined to conservation, waste management or pollution prevention, the occupation has become more mainstream, infiltrating into many areas of the business world. The broad purpose of the occupation is to provide employers with a high level of professional environmental expertise, whilst providing a robust overview of key issues and the relevant policies, regulations and legislation an organisation must consider when delivering a specific project or programme. Environmental Practitioners will combine a high level of knowledge and understanding of environmental principles and techniques to complex environmental systems, with their expertise being developed, adaptable or transferable to a range of environmental specialisms, for example, environmental policy and legislation, air quality, climate change, energy, water resources, waste management, ecology, acoustics, land contamination, sustainability, landscape or heritage. |