Marine Biology

Course Overview - Marine Biology


- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the biology of marine organisms and the ecosystems in which they reside


- Experience field work in the UK and undertake a bespoke international Marine Biology residential field course


- Learn concepts, and develop skills and experience, required to understand all aspects of marine ecosystems and the pressures they face, ranging from overexploitation to climate change


- To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

23/09/2024

Campus

University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall

Course Address
Penryn Campus
Penryn
Cornwall
TR10 9FE

Application Details

Course Code

CF17

Institution Code

E84

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

A level

A,B,B

Excluding General Studies. Grade B in one of the following subjects required: Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Environmental Studies, Geography, Life and Health Sciences (Double Award only), Marine Science, Physics, Psychology or Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths.

UCAS Tariff

Scottish Higher

A,A,B,B,B

Grade B in one of the following subjects required: Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths.

Access to HE Diploma

D:24,M:21

24 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 21 L3 credits at Merit grade. This must also include 12 L3 credits at Merit grade in one of the following subjects: Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Life and Health Sciences (Double Award only), Marine Science, Physics, Psychology or Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

32

Applicants will be considered with IB 332 OR 655 in three Higher Level subjects. All applicants will be required to have HL Grade 5 in one of the following subjects: Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or Maths (Analysis and Approaches OR Applications and Interpretations)/Pure Maths/Further Maths.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDM

Applicants studying one of the following BTEC Extended Diplomas will be considered without GCE AL Science: Applied Science, Animal Management, Agriculture, Countryside Management, Fish Management, Forestry and Arboriculture, Marine Biology. Applicants studying any other BTEC Extended Diploma will be required to achieve a Grade B at A Level in one of the following subjects required: Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Life and Health Sciences (Double Award only), Marine Science, Physics, Psychology or Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths

Scottish Advanced Higher

B,B,B

Grade B in one of the following subjects required: Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths.

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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands £9,250
EU, International £29,700

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