BSc (Hons) Marine Biology and Coastal Ecology vs BSc (Hons) Marine Biology with Foundation Year

Course Comparison

Course	BSc (Hons) Marine Biology and Coastal Ecology	BSc (Hons) Marine Biology with Foundation Year
Award	Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons)	Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons)
Duration	3 years	4 years
Assessment breakdown	-	-
Course type	Full-time	Full-time
Placement	(+ optional placement)	(+ optional placement)
Location	Plymouth	Plymouth
Provider	School of Biological and Marine Sciences	School of Biological and Marine Sciences
Entry requirements	A level applicants 120-144 points from a minimum of 3 A levels, including Biology and preferably further relevant Science subjects. Qualifying relevant science subjects are: Applied Science, Applied Marine Science, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, and Psychology. General Studies is excluded. Points can include a relevant Extended Project (EPQ) but must include 3 A levels. International Baccalaureate 30-36 overall, to include Higher Level Biology and preferably further relevant Science subjects. Qualifying relevant Science subjects are: Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics and Psychology. English and Maths are accepted within as GCSE equivalent at Higher Level Grade 4 or Standard Level Grade 5. BTEC RQF National Extended Diploma/ QCF Extended Diploma A typical offer would be DDM, depending on the BTEC and units studied. Please include details of units in your UCAS application or contact Admissions for further advice. 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 course Science related Access Diplomas are considered. Must include a minimum 15 credits in biology units, plus 15 credits at maths, physics, chemistry, environmental science/studies, applied science, geography, geology or technology or psychology. Typically, we would require 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 15 Level 3 credits at Merit. GCSE All applicants must have GCSE (or equivalent) English and Mathematics at grade C / 4 or above. International qualifications We welcome applicants offering a wide range of international qualifications. Applications are considered on an individual basis, depending on the subjects studied. Other qualifications Applicants with other qualifications should contact the Admissions Office for advice. English language requirements We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary .	A level applicants 48-64 points from a minimum of 2 A levels, including D in Biology and preferably further relevant Science subjects. Qualifying relevant science subjects are: Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Health and Social Care, Marine Science, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, or Use of Maths. General Studies is excluded. Points can include a relevant Extended Project (EPQ) but must include 2 A levels. International Baccalaureate 24 overall, to include Higher Level 4 in Biology English and Maths are accepted within as GCSE equivalent at Higher Level Grade 4 or Standard Level Grade 5. BTEC RQF National Extended Diploma / QCF Extended Diploma A typical offer would be MPP, depending on the BTEC and units studied. Please include details of units in your UCAS application or contact Admissions for further advice. 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 course Science related Access Diplomas are considered. T level Pass in the Science pathway GCSE All applicants must have GCSE (or equivalent) English and Mathematics at grade C / 4 or above. International qualifications We welcome applicants offering a wide range of international qualifications. Applications are considered on an individual basis, depending on the subjects studied. Other qualifications 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 programme 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/4 at GCSE level). Please contact us to discuss your options. English language requirements We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary .