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Biological Sciences BSc Hons
Are you passionate about biology in all of its forms? Do you want to study a broad biology degree without the constraints of choosing a specialism too soon, with equal emphasis on lab and field skills?
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Apply by 29 Jan
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Points of entry for Biological Sciences BSc Hons
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Entry requirements for Biological Sciences and Biosciences at University of Plymouth
Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.
Required subjects for Biological Sciences BSc Hons at University of Plymouth
104 to 128 UCAS points
To include A level Biology and a second relevant subject (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science or Environmental Studies, Marine Science or Psychology
UCAS points for current students on Biological Sciences and Biosciences at University of Plymouth
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104 UCAS Tariff points
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Most relevant Student Reviews for Biological Sciences at University of Plymouth
member10120229
16th October 24
Ocean Science and Marine Conservation, BSc Hons FullTime
Brillianr degree pathway with outstanding hire abilities come the end of the course. Hands on professional equipment experience which employers look for. read more
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member11106775
18th April 24
Biological Sciences with Foundation Year, BSc Hons FullTime
My year was the first year to do this new course layout and it shows. Feels a bit rushed and unplanned, some of the lectures were very repetitive and modules were mismanaged. Hope they work on the feedback given to improve the course for the next year. read more
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member5106298
10th April 24
Ocean Science and Marine Conservation, BSc Hons FullTime
The course has been very amazing and with such great support from the staff it has set me up with great skills & wide range of knowledge to aid me in my future as a marine conservationist! read more
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member1187133
1st June 23
Marine Biology and Oceanography, BSc Hons FullTime
Horrendous. Dropping out with a diploma read more
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member1287125
1st June 23
Marine Biology, BSc Hons FullTime
The best place in the UK to study marine biology, all the lecturers are amazing and no other course offers as many fieldwork opportunities to develop your skills. read more
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member1383119
4th April 23
Marine Biology, BSc Hons FullTime
Most of the professors are really interested in what they’re teaching which makes learning a lot more fun. It’s spread out between lectures and more practical elements like lab time and workshops as well and we get to learn a range of important scientific skills alongside knowledge. Lots of field trips to local and abroad areas are also very cool. read more
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member1168783
9th May 22
Conservation Biology, BSc Hons FullTime
The course is as great on price with trips abroad included to really widen subject experience. There are still some hidden costs on this course though. Personal tutors are great, eager to help and to learn with you. I have never had a better experience with tute staff. The course lectures however left me disappointed, often rude and brash, uninterested in students, allowing conflicts, giving poor instruction and little to no guidance regarding hand in dates and day to day activity. Some were *great* but unfortunately their flare was far extinguished by the others. For me it was the coursemates and personal tutors who made the degree possible. read more
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member862757
8th October 21
Marine Biology and Coastal Ecology, BSc Hons FullTime
Teaching standards are superb. Diversity of course content is like nothing I've ever seen before. read more
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member946574
8th March 20
Marine Biology, BSc Hons FullTime
Could be better. Definitely too expensive read more
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member542810
18th October 19
Marine Biology and Coastal Ecology, BSc Hons FullTime
Most lecturers I got on well with, the course content is usually interesting. The trip to South Africa is good, Roscoff I didn't enjoy but I know those that did, so it's personal preference. read more
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Scott94
6th December 15
Marine Biology and Oceanography, BSc Hons FullTime
Fantastic course, really interesting topics and a really great body of staff. Every lecturer and tutor encountered was friendly and helpful. read more
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member615315
7th September 15
Marine Biology and Oceanography, BSc Hons FullTime
Great course with great tutors read more
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member58779
30th April 15
Marine Biology and Oceanography, BSc Hons FullTime
great course, even better lecturers, lots of lectures! read more
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Most relevant Student Reviews for Biosciences at University of Plymouth
member982381
27th March 23
Biological Sciences, BSc Hons FullTime
First year modules so far have been not too interested and an extension of a-level knowledge but I’m hopeful for new modules in second year. read more
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member1030803
10th March 18
Biological Sciences, BSc Hons FullTime
The course is good. I just wanted to comment on my flat read more
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member1021592
2nd April 16
Biological Sciences, BSc Hons FullTime
Great course, loads of content in most of the modules and good personal choice modules. Not much time spent in workshops, but alot of lecture and practical time. read more
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member68934
1st May 15
Biological Sciences, BSc Hons FullTime
Great course If you don't know what you want to do but just like biology, or just want to pursue biology in general. Good field trips and labs available are great. read more
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