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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Plymouth Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
3 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP-26
3 Years
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Plymouth Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
3 Years
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Main Site
Sandwich
SEP-26
4 Years
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A marine biology degree with an international reputation, you’ll explore the diversity of marine life from the coast to the deep-sea. Using a range of marine organisms from the smallest microbes to the largest marine vertebrates, you'll learn how marine species and ecosystems function, consider why we see such diversity of life in our oceans, and learn how to conserve this. You'll tackle big questions like how are humans and climate change affecting marine biodiversity.Using some of the best marine facilities in Europe alongside field work in the marine and coastal habitats of Devon, France and South Africa, and the option of becoming an HSE diver, you'll gain arguably the best practical experience of any marine biology course. By the end of your degree, your wide-range of skills and in-depth knowledge of marine biology will allow you to tackle the most pressing environmental challenges that marine systems are facing.3 years (plus optional placement) Full Time.
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Scottish Higher:
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Scottish Advanced Higher:
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UCAS Tariff:
120 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D30M15P0 Grades / Points required
AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths):
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City & Guilds Certificate in Using and Applying Mathematics (Core Maths):
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Extended Project:
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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
30 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H1H2H2H2H3H3 Grades / Points required
OCR Certificate in Quantitative Problem Solving (MEI) (Core Maths):
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OCR Certificate in Quantitative Reasoning (MEI) (Core Maths):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
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Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context (Core Maths):
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T Level:
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Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024):
C Grades / Points required
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales:
C Grades / Points required
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Students living in
Rest of World
£18,100 per year
Students from International
Accomodation- Room type – standard en suite (288): Cost: 199 per week. Total annual rent: 8,159 (for a 41-week licence).
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