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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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SEP-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Sandwich
SEP-25
5 Years
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Expand your knowledge of the oceans with the BSc (Hons) Ocean Sciences with Foundation Year. During this new four-year degree route you will explore the diverse range of open ocean, coastal, hydrographic and conservation specialisations this course offers. If your current qualifications don’t allow you direct entry to degree level or if you have been out of formal education for some time, this course is for you.- Ranked top 15 in the UK and top 100 globally for Earth and Marine Sciences in the QS World University Rankings 2023. - Study the physical, biological, chemical and mathematical principles that underpin the marine sciences.- Build your confidence as an independent learner as you develop research, analytical and scientific reporting skills throughout the year.- Learn about current issues in marine sciences from research active staff who are passionate about their subjects.- Study under the guidance of a personal academic tutor from the School of Biological and Marine Sciences.- Subject to successful completion of the foundation year (Year 0), choose from progression routes that will help you gain a sound knowledge base across all areas of ocean science with options to develop specialist skills in marine conservation, oceanography or hydrography.- Experience the university life right from the start, being taught by staff who teach on the degree courses.- Practical sessions are held in our well-appointed laboratories.- Excellent mathematics support via SUM: UP drop-in centre.- The foundation year is an integral part of the extended degree. Completion of the foundation year will not lead to a separate award or qualification its own right but will provide access to Year 1 of your degree.
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A levelA level:
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Scottish Higher:
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Scottish Advanced Higher:
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UCAS Tariff:
32 - 48 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
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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:
24 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H5,H5,H5,H5,H5 - H5,H5,H5,H6,H6 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):
MP Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
PPP Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
M,M Grades / Points required
Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context (Core Maths):
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T Level:
P Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
32 to 48 UCAS points to include minimum 2 A Levels include Grade E in relevant subject: Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Maths/Physics/Geography/Environmental Science/Environmental Studies/Geology.
Considered in combination with Advanced Highers
32 to 48 ucas points to include minimum 2 Advanced Highers and a Pass in relevant science subject: Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Maths/Physics/Geography/Environmental Science/Environmental Studies/Geology.
To include minimum 2 A Levels include Grade E in relevant subject: Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Maths/Physics/Geography/Environmental Science/Environmental Studies/Geology.
Pass Science Access overall
Considered in combination
Considered in combination
Considered in combination
24 points to include relevant science subject: Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Maths/Physics/Geography/Environmental Science/Environmental Studies/Geology. English and Maths accepted within
32 to 48 UCAS points to include a relevant science subject: Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Maths/Physics/Geography/Environmental Science/Environmental Studies/Geology.
Considered in combination
Considered in combination
Considered in combination
In a relevant science subject
Considered in combination
In a relevant science subject
In a relevant science subject
Considered in combination
Pass - Science pathway, plus GCSE Maths grade 4/C or above.
Considered in combination
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