Plymouth,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Marine Biology with Foundation Year in Plymouth United Kingdom | University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth
|
Plymouth United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
16,300
(c. USD21,811.85)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
If you've demonstrated strong academic promise but lack the necessary qualifications or have been away from formal education, this four-year degree program with a foundation year could be ideal. Adapted from our extended science curriculum, the foundation year equips you with essential study techniques and scientific fundamentals to confidently pursue the remaining course.
Our Earth and Marine Sciences program ranks among the UK's top 15 and the world's top 100 in the 2023 QS World University Rankings.
Apply via UCAS and access funding identical to standard honors degree programs.
Complete two mandatory biology modules, one per semester.
Choose between chemistry or physics each semester.
Enroll in a core module focusing on study techniques and mathematical skills for life sciences to maximize your university learning experience.
Benefit from personalized guidance with an academic tutor specializing in marine biology.
Engage with diverse marine biology faculty through lectures and discussions, exploring current research and key topics via our specialized marine biology issues module.
Upon achieving a 60% average across 120 foundation year credits, you'll progress to one of our related degrees: marine biology, marine biology and oceanography, or marine biology and coastal ecology.
Through tutorials and discussions, we'll help identify the best pathway aligned with your interests for your continued education.
During your foundation year, you'll learn directly from the same university faculty who teach our standard degree programs, building the knowledge and assurance required for advanced study.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
UCAS tariff
96
The foundation year is intended for higher level motivated students who wish to study marine biology, who have already achieved Level 3 qualifications but do not meet the usual entry criteria for entry to the first year of our honours degree courses in marine biology, marine biology and oceanography or marine biology and coastal ecology.A limited number of places are available and applicants will only be considered if they can provide suitable evidence of qualifications already achieved, together with strong relevant interests or experience appropriate to marine biology. Applications from mature students are especially welcomed, other qualifications and professional experience will be considered. An interview is normally required.
For applicants with A levels at least 96 points from a minimum of two A levels including biology and a second science is normally required. BTEC Diploma (112 points) and comparable international qualifications at an appropriate level and with relevant subjects will also be considered.
GCSE mathematics and English language at grade C or above is normally required.
All applicants are normally interviewed prior to a formal offer being made.
Applications from mature students are especially welcomed, other qualifications and professional experience will be considered. Please contact us to discuss your options.
BTEC National Diploma modules
If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application.T level: Pass C or above in Core. Science pathway accepted only and once completed.
English language requirements.
TOEFL IBT 76
Minimum Component Scores - Component scores of listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 18
IELTS 6.0
Minimum Component Scores - 5.5 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing)
96
The foundation year is intended for higher level motivated students who wish to study marine biology, who have already achieved Level 3 qualifications but do not meet the usual entry criteria for entry to the first year of our honours degree courses in marine biology, marine biology and oceanography or marine biology and coastal ecology.A limited number of places are available and applicants will only be considered if they can provide suitable evidence of qualifications already achieved, together with strong relevant interests or experience appropriate to marine biology. Applications from mature students are especially welcomed, other qualifications and professional experience will be considered. An interview is normally required.
For applicants with A levels at least 96 points from a minimum of two A levels including biology and a second science is normally required. BTEC Diploma (112 points) and comparable international qualifications at an appropriate level and with relevant subjects will also be considered.
GCSE mathematics and English language at grade C or above is normally required.
All applicants are normally interviewed prior to a formal offer being made.
Applications from mature students are especially welcomed, other qualifications and professional experience will be considered. Please contact us to discuss your options.
BTEC National Diploma modules
If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application.T level: Pass C or above in Core. Science pathway accepted only and once completed.
English language requirements.
TOEFL IBT 76
Minimum Component Scores - Component scores of listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 18
IELTS 6.0
Minimum Component Scores - 5.5 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing)
Tuition
GBP
16,300