An honours degree (normally at lower second class or better) in a relevant discipline (e.g. BSc Geography, Environmental Science, Geological Sciences, Geotechnical or Civil Engineering) OR overseas equivalent. If you apply with a recent lower second-class degree along with relevant industry experience, this will also be considered. If you apply without recent formal qualifications, but with relevant industry experience you will 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 tariff glossary.

For an informal enquiry, please contact Dr Matt Bailey Ross by email.

IB
28-30 overall to include a science related subject.

A level
120 points including a minimum of 2 A Levels in a science subject (see subject list below) or 128 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
Science pathway considered please enquire directly with the University.

BTEC QCF Extended Diploma/RQF National Extended Diploma
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 a Science Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 credits, including 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 15 credits Level 3 credits at Merit from science units.

English language requirements .

We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary .