BSc (Hons) Marine Biology and Coastal Ecology
University of PlymouthPlymouth, United Kingdom
Course overview
A world-leading degree course in marine biology and coastal ecology - providing you with an extra dimension to marine biology, exploring the interaction between the marine and terrestrial environments in a wonderful location.
Key highlights
- Explores interactions between marine and terrestrial environments
- Adds a coastal ecology dimension to marine biology study
- Optional placement year available alongside the three-year degree
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 120 — Our typical offer 120 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: C/4 or above — to include English, Mathematics
- BTEC: DDM — BTEC RQF National Extended Diploma
- International Baccalaureate: 30 — overall, to include
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
- Marine biologist
- Coastal ecologist
- Marine conservation officer
- Environmental consultant
- Fisheries scientist
- Ecological surveyor
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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