BSc Ocean Exploration and Surveying
Entry requirements
GCSE: All applicants must have GCSE (or equivalent) mathematics and English at grade 4/C or above. A level: 112 UCAS points from a minimum of two A Levels to include a grade C in a relevant science subject. Relevant science subjects include Applied Science; Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Design & Technology; Electronic; Engineering; Environmental Science; Geography; Geology; Marine Science; Mathematics; Psychology; Sociology; Statistics. BTEC National Diploma modules: BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma: DMM in a relevant science subject. 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. All Access courses: Pass Access (Science), (including GCSE English and mathematics grade C or above or equivalent) with at least 33 credits at Distinction depending on subject, the remaining units at Merit or above. If not science related Access please contact the admissions team at admissions@plymouth.ac.uk . T level: Merit – any 3 science pathways, plus GCSE Maths grade 4/C or above. International Baccalaureate: 28 overall to include 5 at HL in a relevant science subject. English and Maths accepted within: Higher Level = 4 Standard Level = 5
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Earth and Environmental Sciences, exploring marine systems and ocean processes. Core topics include Data Analysis, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The programme includes an optional 48-week placement and an optional scientific diving module with HSE SCUBA certification. Students undertake an independent final-year research project and participate in UK and international field courses.
Modules
- Ocean Science Placement
- Introduction to Ocean Science
- Measuring the Marine Environment
- Mapping the Marine Environment
- Exploration and Geomorphology of the Oceans
- Introduction to Biodiversity and Marine Ecosystems
- Marine Science Student Support Stage 1
- Oceanography
- Global Ocean Processes
- Monitoring the Marine Environment
- Seafloor Mapping
- Researching the Marine Environment
- Marine Science Student Support Stage 2
- Waves, Tides and Coastal Dynamics
- Managing Human Impacts in the Marine Environment
- Scientific Diving
- Weather, Climate and Meteorology
- Remote Sensing of the Environment
- Coastal Survey
- SoBMS Project
- Applied Ocean Exploration
- Marine Science Student Support Stage 4
- Coastal Geomorphology and Estuaries
- Marine Science Field Course (UK)
- Ocean Science and Marine Conservation Field Course
- Oceanography, Coastal Processes and Surveying Field Course
- Big Data for Marine Science
- Marine Autonomy