Earth, Environmental and Marine Sciences (4 year route including a Foundation Year at Carmel College)
University of LiverpoolLiverpool, United Kingdom
Course overview
Studying this programme provides a route into a number of Earth and Ocean Sciences BSc (Hons) degrees, ideal for mature students who have typically been out of formal education for some time, or who have taken non-traditional qualifications. This programme provides a route into a number of BSc (Hons) degrees in Earth or Ocean Sciences. It is especially suitable for students without a strong background in science.
You will undertake a foundation year (year zero) atCarmel College, St Helens, where the class sizes are small and the standards of academic achievement high. You will follow three foundation modules, chosen from Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Biology or Geography. Module choice depends on the programme you wish to follow after your foundation year.
A number of the School’s degree programmes involve laboratory and field work. Fieldwork is carried out in various locations, ranging from inner city to coastal and mountainous environments. We consider applications from prospective disabled students on the same basis as all other students, and reasonable adjustments will be considered to address barriers to access.
Find information about what essential and optional modules you will need to take during your Year Zero at Carmel College to progress to your chosen University of Liverpool degree programme in ourguide to progression routes. Please note, the title of this Foundation year programme will change to Earth, Environmental and Marine Sciences from September 2026.
Key highlights
- Route into a range of Earth and Ocean Sciences BSc (Hons) degrees
- Suited to mature students and those without strong science backgrounds
- Foundation year taught at Carmel College with small class sizes
- Three foundation modules from Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Biology or Geography
- Later degree programmes include laboratory work and fieldwork
- Fieldwork spans inner city, coastal and mountainous environments
Entry requirements
- A-level: CDD — to include in related subjects
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English Language, Mathematics
Scholarships
Bridge House College Nigeria Law Scholarships
Value: £2,000
Up to £2,000Kaplan Digital Pathways Excellence Scholarship
Kaplan Digital Pathways Foundation Certificate, will receive a £5,000 tuition fee reduction for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000Liverpool Excellence Scholarship for Undergraduates
If you’re an international undergraduate student who hasn’t studied with us before, you could be eligible for a scholarship offering a tuition fee discount of £7,500.
Up to £7,500Sport Liverpool Performance Programme
A very limited number of grants, worth up to £3,500, are available through the High Performance Athlete Programme.
University of Liverpool Graduate Association Hong Kong and Tung Undergraduate Scholarships
The University of Liverpool Graduate Association Hong Kong undergraduate scholarships are worth £10,000 per year for three years and are awarded to students originating from Hong Kong.
Up to £10,000University of Liverpool International College Excellence Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee reduction for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000
Careers this course leads to
- Geologist
- Environmental consultant
- Oceanographer
- Marine scientist
- Environmental scientist
- Hydrogeologist
Cost of study
UK/Home: Full-time place, per year - £9,790; Year in industry: £1,955; Year abroad: £1,465 | International: £1,955; Year in industry: £1,955; Year abroad: £16,000
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Liverpool, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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