A level: from a minimum of 2 A levels including grade B in either mathematics/use of mathematics, physics, chemistry, environmental science, environmental studies, psychology, geography, geology, applied science, biology/human biology, statistics, science in the environment, design technology. Excluding general studies.

IB: 28 points from an International Baccalaureate, including five from a higher level science subject. English and mathematics must be included.

BTEC: 18 Unit BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma: DMM in a science related subject (applied science, animal management, countryside management, forensic science).

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.

GCSE: mathematics grade C required. English language grade C or above.

Access: pass an Access to HE Diploma (science based) with at least 33 credits at merit, and to include at least 12 credits in a relevant science units at merit. Including GCSE English and Maths grade C or above or equivalent.

Applications from international students and those with no recent formal qualifications are welcome and will be assessed on an individual basis.
 

Direct entry to year two or the final year is possible.

English language requirements

The BSc (Hons) Environmental Science course is also available for intercalating students. 

For a full list of all acceptable qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary.

28 overall to include 5 in geography at Higher Level. English and mathematics must be included.

A typical offer is 112 points from a minimum of 2 A levels including C @ geography, excluding general studies

Please contact admissions@plymouth.ac.uk, stating explicitly the full list of modules within your qualification.

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 courses 
Pass a named Access to HE Diploma (e.g. science, humanities, combined), (including GCSE English and mathematics grade C /4 or above or equivalent) with at least 33 credits at merit and to include at least 12 credits in geography related units with merits.

GCSE

Mathematics and English language grade C.

Equivalent qualifications may be considered.

 

For a full list of all acceptable qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary.