BSc (Hons) Ocean Sciences with Foundation Year
University of PlymouthPlymouth, United Kingdom
Course overview
BSc (Hons) Ocean Sciences with Foundation Year is ideal if you have a passion for the oceans but don’t yet have the qualifications needed to begin a degree course.
Key highlights
- Foundation year opens an ocean science degree without standard entry qualifications
- Optional placement available alongside the degree
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 32 — Our typical offer 32 UCAS points You may be eligible for a contextual offer Contextual offers: Typically, the contextual offer for this course is 8 points below the advertised tariff .
- GCSE: 4/C or above — to include Mathematics, English, Science
- T-level: Pass — any 3 science pathways, plus GCS
- International Baccalaureate: 24 — overall to include a 3
Scholarships
Early Payment Discount
In addition to any scholarship students may be eligible for, we are offering students a £500 discount off the first year’s tuition fees.
Up to £500International Undergraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship
Students will receive £4,000 off tuition fees in their first year of study, £1,000 off tuition fees in the second year and £1,000 off in the final year of study
Careers this course leads to
- Oceanographer
- Marine scientist
- Hydrographic surveyor
- Environmental consultant
- Marine data analyst
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £19,200 per year
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 Plymouth, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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