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Marine Biology BSc Hons

Biological Sciences and Ecology and Environmental Biology at

University of Plymouth

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4.4 / 5

STUDY MODE

Full-Time

LENGTH

3 years course

LOCATION

Main Site

PLACEMENT YEAR

Not Available

YEAR ABROAD

Not Available

FOUNDATION YEAR

Yes

Marine Biology BSc Hons

In this hands-on degree you’ll explore the organisms living in marine environments from the coastal margins to the deep sea. Teaching takes advantage of the stunning coastline on the doorstep of the University

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Most helpful review for Biological Sciences and Ecology and Environmental Biology at University of Plymouth

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.

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What you will need to do

Apply by 29 Jan

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Points of entry for Marine Biology BSc Hons

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Entry requirements for Biological Sciences and Ecology and Environmental Biology 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 Marine Biology BSc Hons at University of Plymouth

120-144 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 3 A-levels including Biology and preferably further relevant Science subjects. Qualifying relevant science subjects are: Applied Science, Applied Marine Science, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, and Psychology.

UCAS points for current students on Biological Sciences and Ecology and Environmental Biology at University of Plymouth

Asked for: 120 UCAS Tariff points

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Most relevant Student Reviews for Marine Biology BSc Hons at University of Plymouth

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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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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18th October 19

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6th December 15

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great course, even better lecturers, lots of lectures! read more

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