Course Comparison
Course
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BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences | BSc (Hons) Conservation Biology |
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Award
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Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons) | Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons) |
Duration
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3 years | 3 years |
Assessment breakdown
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- | - |
Course type
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Full-time | Full-time |
Placement
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(+ optional placement) | (+ optional placement) |
Location
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Plymouth | Plymouth |
Provider
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School of Biological and Marine Sciences | School of Biological and Marine Sciences |
Entry requirements
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To include A level Biology and a second relevant subject (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science or Environmental Studies, Applied Science, Marine Science) at grade C. BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma/RQF National Extended Diploma in Science: DDD - note that this is subject to the exact modules you have studied - please contact admissions@plymouth.ac.uk, stating explicitly the full list of modules within your qualification. International Baccalaureate 30 diploma points overall, to include 5 diploma points in Biology (Higher Level) plus 5 diploma points in second science at Higher Level. English and Mathematics must be included. Access To Higher Education Science-based diplomas, 33 credits in science-based units at merit including a minimum of 12 credits in biology units. We would usually expect GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C / 4, or equivalent.
We welcome applicants
with international qualifications.
To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary.
For candidates that do not have traditional qualifications, our BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences with Foundation Year course provides a route onto this degree. Please note that we do interview some applicants for this programme, at the Admissions Tutor's discretion. |
To include A level Biology and a second relevant subject (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science or Environmental Studies, Applied Science, Marine Science, Psychology) at grade C. BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma/RQF National Extended Diploma in a Science: DDD - note that this is subject to the exact modules you have studied - please contact admissions@plymouth.ac.uk, stating explicitly the full list of modules within your qualification. International Baccalaureate 30 diploma points overall, to include 5 diploma points in Biology (Higher Level) plus 5 diploma points in second science at Higher Level. English and Mathematics must be included. Access To Higher Education Science-based diplomas, 33 credits in science-based units at merit including a minimum of 12 credits in biology units. We would usually expect GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C / 4, or equivalent.
We welcome applicants
with international qualifications.
To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary.
For candidates that do not have traditional qualifications, our BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences with Foundation Year course provides a route onto this degree. Please note that we do interview some applicants for this programme, at the Admissions Tutor's discretion. |