Ocean Sciences with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Ocean Sciences with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

Expand your knowledge of the oceans with the BSc (Hons) Ocean Sciences with Foundation Year. During this new four-year degree route you will explore the diverse range of open ocean, coastal, hydrographic and conservation specialisations this course offers. If your current qualifications don’t allow you direct entry to degree level or if you have been out of formal education for some time, this course is for you.


- Ranked top 15 in the UK and top 100 globally for Earth and Marine Sciences in the QS World University Rankings 2023.


- Study the physical, bio...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

15/09/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Drake Circus
Plymouth
PL4 8AA

Application Details

Course Code

F735

Institution Code

P60

Points of Entry

Foundation

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

32

48

To include minimum 2 A Levels include Grade E in relevant subject: Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Maths/Physics/Geography/Environmental Science/Environmental Studies/Geology.

Scottish Higher

Considered in combination with Advanced Highers

Access to HE Diploma

Pass Science Access overall

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

24

24 points to include relevant science subject: Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Maths/Physics/Geography/Environmental Science/Environmental Studies/Geology. English and Maths accepted within

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

PPP

In a relevant science subject

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H5,H5,H5,H5,H5

H5,H5,H5,H6,H6

32 to 48 UCAS points to include a relevant science subject: Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Maths/Physics/Geography/Environmental Science/Environmental Studies/Geology.

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

MP

In a relevant science subject

Scottish Advanced Higher

32 to 48 ucas points to include minimum 2 Advanced Highers and a Pass in relevant science subject: Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Maths/Physics/Geography/Environmental Science/Environmental Studies/Geology.

Extended Project

Considered in combination

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

Considered in combination

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

Considered in combination

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

Considered in combination

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

M,M

In a relevant science subject

AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)

Considered in combination

OCR Certificate in Quantitative Reasoning (MEI) (Core Maths)

Considered in combination

OCR Certificate in Quantitative Problem Solving (MEI) (Core Maths)

Considered in combination

Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context (Core Maths)

Considered in combination

City & Guilds Certificate in Using and Applying Mathematics (Core Maths)

Considered in combination

A level

32 to 48 UCAS points to include minimum 2 A Levels include Grade E in relevant subject: Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Maths/Physics/Geography/Environmental Science/Environmental Studies/Geology.

T Level

P

Pass - Science pathway, plus GCSE Maths grade 4/C or above.

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