Course Comparison

Course
MRes Applied Marine Science MSc Environmental Geochemistry
Award
Master of Research - MRes Master of Science - MSc
Duration
1 year 1 year
Assessment breakdown
- -
Course type
Full-time, Part-time route available Full-time, Part-time route available
Placement
- -
Location
Plymouth Plymouth
Provider
School of Biological and Marine Sciences School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences
Entry requirements
You should have:
  • A good honours degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent preferably in a science or engineering subject. If you don’t have any recent formal qualifications, we may accept work place experience.
  • If you have overseas qualifications you can check how they compare with the UK equivalent through Ecctis, who provide an advisory service.
English language:
  • If English is not your first language then we’ll need evidence of your proficiency in English. The minimum IELTS score usually accepted is 6.5. Our International Office has more information.
We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary .
An honours degree (upper second class or better) in a relevant discipline (e.g., BSc Chemistry, Geography, Environmental Science, Geological Sciences, Biological Sciences, Ocean Sciences) or overseas equivalent.
If you apply with a 2:2 and relevant industry experience, this would also be considered.
A minimum grade C in English Language at GCSE level OR a minimum overall score of 6.5 in IELTS with no less than 5.5 in any component.
We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our UCAS tariff glossary.
For an informal enquiry please contact Dr Alison Turner by email: alison.turner@plymouth.ac.uk.