Expand your knowledge of the oceans with the BSc Marine Sciences with Foundation Year. During this one-year course 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. Study the physical, biological, chemical and mathematical principles that underpin the marine sciences. Build your confidence as an independent learner as you develop research, analytical and scientific reporting skills throughout the year. Learn about current issues in marine sciences from research active staff who are passionate about their subjects. Study under the guidance of a personal academic tutor from the School of Biological and Marine Sciences.

During the Foundation Year, we introduce the fundamental physical, chemical, biological and mathematical concepts needed for further study in the marine sciences and provide a flavour of current research topics in the ocean sciences. Core modules: * Study and Mathematical Skills for Science * Mathematics and Statistics for Science * Issues in Marine Sciences Optional modules: * Biology * Chemistry * Physics The modules shown for this course or programme are those being studied by current students, or expected new modules. Modules are subject to change depending on year of entry.

23% of assessment is by exam, 68% by coursework and 9% practical assessment

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Course code: F735

Institution code: P60

Campus Name: Main Site

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Foundation

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

Must have GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above

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Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)	6.0	With 5.5 in all elements.

English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Student satisfaction : 55%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 74%

Go onto work and study: 89%

For all information about tuition fees, please visit our fees and funding pages at www.plymouth.ac.uk/study/fees * Fees are correct at the time of publication and may be subject to change.

Drake Circus
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Plymouth
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