BSc Ocean Science and Marine Conservation
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) with at least 33 Level 3 credits at Merit and/or Distinction in a relevant Science subject. 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 Marine Biology and Earth and Environmental Sciences. Core topics include Data Analysis, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. A Scientific Diving module is available for HSE SCUBA-certified students, and an optional placement year of up to 48 weeks can be taken. Practical work uses a marine station with research vessels and includes coastal and offshore fieldwork.
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
- Managing Human Impacts in the Marine Environment
- Researching the Marine Environment
- Marine Science Student Support Stage 2
- Seafloor Mapping
- Waves, Tides and Coastal Dynamics
- Scientific Diving
- Ecology
- Weather, Climate and Meteorology
- Remote Sensing of the Environment
- Marine Ecosystem Conservation
- Marine Conservation Policy and Planning
- SoBMS Project
- Marine Science Student Support Stage 4
- Biological Oceanography
- Coastal Survey
- Coastal Geomorphology and Estuaries
- Marine Science Field Course (UK)
- Ocean Science and Marine Conservation Field Course
- Oceanography, Coastal Processes and Surveying Field Course
- Ecology and Conservation of Marine Vertebrates