This programme provides a route into a number of BSc (Hons) degrees in Earth or Ocean Sciences; it is especially suitable for students without a strong background in science. You will follow a Foundation Year at Carmel College (St Helens, nine miles from the University of Liverpool), where the class sizes are small and the standards of academic achievement high.
You will then follow one from:
• Geology (F600)
• Geology and Physical Geography (F6F8)
• Geophysics (Geology) (F640)
• Geophysics (Physics) (F656)
• Ocean Sciences (F700)
• Geography and Oceanogr...
This programme provides a route into a number of BSc (Hons) degrees in Earth or Ocean Sciences; it is especially suitable for students without a strong background in science. You will follow a Foundation Year at Carmel College (St Helens, nine miles from the University of Liverpool), where the class sizes are small and the standards of academic achievement high.<br/>You will then follow one from:<br/>• Geology (F600)<br/>• Geology and Physical Geography (F6F8)<br/>• Geophysics (Geology) (F640)<br/>• Geophysics (Physics) (F656)<br/>• Ocean Sciences (F700)<br/>• Geography and Oceanography (FF78)<br/>• Mathematics with Ocean and Climate Sciences (G1F7)<br/>• Marine Biology with Oceanography (C1F7)
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
F608
Institution Code
L41
Points of Entry
Foundation
Not Accepted
CCC-CDD in Advanced Highers depending on subjects studied. Combinations of Advanced Highers/Highers or just Highers will be considered on a case by case basis.
M:45
Merit grades in all 45 graded Level 3 units, including a minimum of three Science related units.
27
28
27-28 points, including scores of 3/4 in two Higher Level subjects, depending on subjects being studied.
DMM
All applicants must have a minimum of five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including English Language, Mathematics and two Sciences (any two of Biology, Chemistry and Physics, or Core and Additional Science/Dual Science acceptable). Applicants over 21 can be
C,D,D
C,C,C
CCC-CDD depending on subjects studied.
T levels considered in a relevant subject and specialism.
C
Grade C, plus CC-DD at A level depending on subjects studied.
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