BSc (Hons) Marine Biology vs BSc (Hons) Oceanography and Coastal Processes

Course Comparison

Course	BSc (Hons) Marine Biology	BSc (Hons) Oceanography and Coastal Processes
Award	Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons)	Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons)
Duration	3 years	3 years
Assessment breakdown	-	-
Course type	Full-time	Full-time
Placement	(+ optional placement)	(+ optional placement)
Location	Plymouth	Plymouth
Provider	School of Biological and Marine Sciences	School of Biological and Marine Sciences
Entry requirements	A level applicants 120-144 points from a minimum of 3 A levels, including Biology and preferably further relevant Science subjects. Qualifying relevant science subjects are: Applied Science, Applied Marine Science, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, and Psychology. General Studies is excluded. Points can include a relevant Extended Project (EPQ) but must include 3 A levels. International Baccalaureate 30-36 overall, to include Higher Level Biology and preferably further relevant Science subjects. Qualifying relevant Science subjects are: Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics and Psychology. English and Maths are accepted within as GCSE equivalent at Higher Level Grade 4 or Standard Level Grade 5. BTEC RQF National Extended Diploma/ QCF Extended Diploma A typical offer would be DDM, depending on the BTEC and units studied. Please include details of units in your UCAS application or contact Admissions for further advice. 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 course Pass an Access to HE Science course with 60 credits overall, to include 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 credits must be at distinction and 15 credits at merit or higher. Must include a minimum 15 credits in biology units, plus 15 credits in other relevant subjects (includes mathematics, physics, chemistry, environmental science/studies, applied science, geography, geology, technology or psychology). An interview is usually required. GCSE All applicants must have GCSE (or equivalent) English and Mathematics at grade C / 4 or above. International qualifications We welcome applicants offering a wide range of international qualifications. Applications are considered on an individual basis, depending on the subjects studied. Other qualifications Applicants with other qualifications should contact the Admissions Office for advice. English language requirements We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary.	A level: 112 -128 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, including Grade C in at least one relevant science subject: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics. Computer Science, Design and Technology, Electronics, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Marine Science, Psychology, Sociology, Statistics. Excluding General Studies. BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma: DMM - DDM in a relevant science subject. 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. Pass Access (Science), (including GCSE English and mathematics grade C or above or equivalent) with at least 33 credits at merit and/or distinction in science. 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: 26 - 28 points overall to include at least one relevant Science subject. English language requirements We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary.