Marine Biology with Foundation Year Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Marine Biology with Foundation Year Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Interested in marine biology but lack the usual qualifications? This four-year degree includes a foundation year to build your study skills and scientific knowledge, helping you confidently progress into the full honours course.

Learn from the best
We're at the forefront of knowledge in how marine organisms are composed, function, evolve and interact within ecosystems.

From the laboratory to field
Developing rigorous scientists through practical experience in core research skills and cutting-edge techniques.

Course Information

2 option s available

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

2027-09-21

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Drake Circus
Plymouth
PL4 8AA

Application Details

Course Code

A29-I75

Institution Code

P60

Points of Entry

Foundation

Entry Requirements

A level

48 UCAS points, to include a minimum of two A levels including Grade D in Biology and preferably a second science.

T Level

Science pathway

UCAS Tariff

To include a minimum of two A levels including Grade D in Biology and preferably a second science.

Scottish Higher

Considered in combination - Refer to institution once qualification achieved

Access to HE Diploma

offer-pass: 45.0

in a Science-based subject

Scottish Advanced Higher

48 UCAS points, to include Grade D in Biology

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

In a relevant Science subject.

Extended Project

Accepted in combination - Refer to institution once qualification achieved

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

Considered in combination - Refer to institution once qualification achieved

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

24 points achieved to include H4 in Biology English and Maths accepted within.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications

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

in a relevant Science subject.

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

48 UCAS points, to include H5 in Biology

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

Considered in combination - Refer to institution once qualification achieved

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

Considered in combination - Refer to institution once qualification achieved

AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)

Considered in combination - Refer to institution once qualification achieved

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

Considered in combination - Refer to institution once qualification achieved

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

This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications

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

Considered in combination - Refer to institution once qualification achieved

Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context (Core Maths)

Considered in combination - Refer to institution once qualification achieved

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

Considered in combination - Refer to institution once qualification achieved

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