Marine Biology with Professional Placement BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Marine Biology with Professional Placement BSc (Hons)


- 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

4 Years

Start Date

22/09/2025

Campus

University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall

Course Address
Penryn Campus
Penryn
Cornwall
TR10 9FE

Application Details

Course Code

CF20

Institution Code

E84

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

A,A,A,B,B

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

Access to HE Diploma

D:30,M:15

Pass the Access to HE Diploma with 30 L3 credits at Distinction grade and 15 L3 credits at Merit grade. To include 15 L3 credits at Distinction grade in one of the following subject areas: Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

34

Applicants will be considered with IB 34 OR 665 in three Higher Level subjects. All applicants are required to have HL Grade 6 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)

DDD

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 A at A Level in one of the following Science subjects: Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Life and Health Sciences (Double Award only), Marine Science, Physics, Psychology or Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths.

Scottish Advanced Higher

A,B,B

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

A level

A,A,B

Excluding General Studies. Grade A in one of the following subjects: 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.

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