Course Comparison

Course
BSc (Hons) Environmental Science with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) Environmental Geoscience
Award
Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons) Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons)
Duration
4 years 3 years
Assessment breakdown
- -
Course type
Full-time Full-time
Placement
(+ optional placement) (+ optional placement)
Location
Plymouth Plymouth
Provider
School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences
Entry requirements
A level: 32 to 48 UCAS tariff points.
BTEC: 18 Unit BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma PPP in a science related subject.
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.
Access: pass an Access to HE Diploma (e.g science/combined studies/natural sciences).
T level: Pass or above. Any subjects related to science or technology.
International Baccalaureate: 24 points overall to include Pass in a Higher Level subject. English and maths accepted within.
GCSE: English and mathematics grade C/4 or above.
For all admission information and queries please contact our admissions tutor John Bull who will be pleased to discuss options.
Applications from students with non-standard qualifications, including those without science qualifications at Level 3, are welcomed and are assessed on an individual basis. This course is also suitable for those returning to study who can offer work or other related experience in place of formal qualifications and who have the equivalent of basic mathematical, English and science skills (i.e. the equivalent of a grade C at GCSE level).
We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary .
IB
28 - 30 points overall to include science related subjects.
A level
112 points including a minimum of 2 A Levels in a science subject (see subject list below) or 120 points including 1 A Level in a science subject (see subject list below).
We accept the following A Level subjects: Biology/Human Biology, Maths/Use of Maths/Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Electronics, Chemistry, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geography, Geology, Design and Technology, Psychology, Computer Science/Computer Programming, Information Technology/Information and Communication Technology.
T Level
Merit overall from any science pathway.
BTEC QCF Extended Diploma/RQF National Extended Diploma
DMM to DDM – science related subject. You are encouraged to contact admissions@plymouth.ac.ukif you do not meet this criteria.
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.
Access
Pass an Access to HE Diploma (science based) with at least 33 credits at merit. You are encouraged to contact admissions@plymouth.ac.ukif you do not meet this criteria.
GCSE
All applicants must have GCSE (or equivalent) English and Mathematics at grade C / 4 or above.
We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary .