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    KEY FACTS

    • Title
      BSc (Hons) Ocean Science
    • Course type
      Full-time
    • Duration
      3 years (no placement)
    • Award
      Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons)
    • Faculty
      Faculty of Science and Technology
    • School
      School of Marine Science and Engineering
    • UCAS codes
      Institution P60
      Course F700
    • Location
      Plymouth

​Summary

240-280 points from a minimum of 2 A Levels and a C in a science subject.
 
Typical offers are:
240 points from minimum 2 A Levels and a C in a science subject, in either Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths Excluding General Studies.
Or:
280 points, minimum 2 A Levels to include grade C in either Technology, Geology, Geography or Environmental Science/Studies. Excluding General Studies.
 
Please note for 2013 entry:
280 points from a minimum of 2 A Levels (excluding General Studies) and including at least one C grade in a science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics).
[N.B. This is designed to be compatible with the existing requirement which is 240-280 points and which is already published in the paper prospectus.]

Please note for 2014 entry:
Typical A Level offer: BBB to include at least one science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics). Candidates taking two A Level subjects should contact us to discuss their position.
 

The table below displays the complete list of entry requirements for 2013 entry: 
Tariff Score280
Prospective students apply to Plymouth University with a wide range of qualifications. For your ease, we have listed below those qualifications that are a valid entry route onto certain courses. Where a qualification is greyed out, it is not a requirement for this particular course.
AAT level 3 NVQ in Accounting
Additional Diploma (QCF) (Level 3)
Advanced Certificate (QCF) (Level 3)
Advanced Diploma (QCF) (Level 3)
Advanced Extension Award (AEA)
ASDAN Certificate for Personal Effectiveness
Asset Languages
Award (QCF) (Level 3)
British Horse Society Awards
BTEC Award (QCF) (Level 3)
BTEC Certificate (QCF) (Level 3)
BTEC Diploma (QCF) (Level 3)
BTEC Extended Certificate (QCF) (Level 3)
BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) (Level 3)
BTEC National Certificate in Children's Care, Learning and Devt (Theory) (2007 onwards)
BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Devt (Theory) (2007 onwards)
BTEC National in Children's Care, Learning and Devt, Prof Practice Element (2007 onwards)
BTEC Subsidiary Certificate (QCF) (Level 3)
BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF) (Level 3)
CACHE Award in Child Care and Education
CACHE Certificate in Childcare and Education
Cambridge Pre-U Certificate
CeFS (Certifcate in Financial Studies)
Certificate (QCF) (Level 3)
CFSP (Certificate in Financial Services Practice)
DipFS (Diploma in Financial Studies)
Diploma (QCF) (Level 3)
Diploma in Fashion Retail
EDI Level 3 Certificate in Accounting
English Language Requirements for International Applicants
Essential Skills Wales
Extended Certificate (QCF) (Level 3)
Extended Diploma (QCF) (Level 3)
Foundation Degree
Functional Skills
Higher Apprenticeships
Higher Sports Leader Award
Introductory Diploma (QCF) (Level 3)
Key Skill - Application of Number
Key skill - Communication
Key skill - ICT
Key skill - Improving Own Knowledge
Key skill - Problem Solving
Key skill - Working with Others
Music (ABRSM/Guildhall/LCMM/Trinity/Rockschool)
NVQ Award (QCF) (Level 3)
NVQ Certificate (QCF) (Level 3)
NVQ Diploma (QCF) (Level 3)
OCR Certificate for IT Practitioners
OCR Diploma for IT Practitioners
OCR Level 3 Certificate in Mathematics for Engineers
Others
PC Passport
PCert LAM - Drama
Scottish Core Skills - Application of Number
Scottish Core Skills - Communication
Scottish Core Skills - ICT
Scottish Core Skills - Problem Solving
Scottish Core Skills - Working with Others
Scottish Framework - Credit Standard Grade (Grades 1 & 2)
Scottish Framework - Intermediate 2
Scottish Group Awards
Scottish National Certificate
Speech and Drama Exams (grades 6-8)
Ungraded Higher
Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma (Core plus Practical Learning)
Work-based Learning: Advanced Apprenticeships
Work-based Learning: NVQ Level 3
Work-based Learning: Other
Access To HE Courses (including Scottish Access)
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? Pass an Access to HE Diploma (science), (including GCSE English and mathematics grade C or equivalent) with at least 33 credits at merit in science.
BTEC National Award (6 units) (not including Early Years)
Additional information Refer to institution. A relevant science subject required
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other quals
BTEC National Certificate (12 units) (not including Early Years)
Additional information Refer to institution. A relevant science subject required
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other quals
BTEC National Certificate in Early Years (Theory) (pre-2007)
Additional information Refer to institution
BTEC National Diploma (18 units) (not including Early Years)
Additional information Refer to institution. A relevant science subject required
Acceptability Acceptable on its own & combined with other quals
Grades required Distinction, Merit, Merit
BTEC National Diploma in Early Years (Theory) (pre-2007)
Additional information Refer to institution
BTEC National in Early Years (Practical) (pre-2007)
Additional information Refer to institution
Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art & Design)
Additional information Refer to institution
FSMQ (Free Standing Maths Qualifications)
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other quals
GCE A Level
Acceptability Acceptable on its own & combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 280 points from minimum 2 A Levels and a C in either Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Geology, Geography or Environmental Science/Studies.
Subjects excluded for entry ? General studies
GCE A level Double Award
Acceptability Acceptable on its own & combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? Science subject
GCE AS
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other quals
Subjects excluded for entry ? General studies
GCE AS Double Award
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other quals
OCR National Certificate (6 units)
Additional information Refer to institution. Requires science units.
OCR National Diploma (12 units)
Additional information Refer to institution. Requires science units.
OCR National Extended Diploma (18 units)
Additional information Refer to institution. Requires science units.
Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma (core plus options)
Additional information Refer to institution
Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning
Additional information Refer to institution
AQA Baccalaureate
Additional information Refer to institution
BTEC/Scottish Higher National Certificate (HNC)
Additional information Refer to institution
BTEC/Scottish Higher National Diploma (HND)
Additional information Refer to institution
Cambridge Pre-U
Additional information Refer to institution
European Baccalaureate
Acceptability Acceptable on its own & combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 72% overall to include 7 in science subject. 7.5 in English or first language
Extended Project (2008 onwards)
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other quals
Advanced Placement Tests
Additional information Refer to institution
CACHE Diploma in Child Care & Education
Additional information Refer to institution
International Baccalaureate
Acceptability Acceptable on its own & combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 28 overall including 4 in a science subject at higher level. English and maths.
Irish Leaving Certificate
Acceptability Acceptable on its own & combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? Refer to institution
Scottish Baccalaureate
Additional information Refer to institution. Requires science.
Scottish Framework - Advanced Higher
Acceptability Acceptable on its own & combined with other quals
Scottish Framework - Higher
Acceptability Acceptable on its own & combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? Science
GCSE/SQA Standard Grade
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? English language and mathematics grade C
English, Welsh and Northern Irish points
Volume and depth of study (GCE A level or equivalent)
Minimum number required 2
Number preferred 2
Tariff Score
Range of points in conditional offers 280
Minimum points required from qualifications with the volume and depth of A level or equivalent 120
Specific requirements
Specific subject, award and score/grade requirements 280 points from minimum 2 A Levels and a C in either Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Geology, Geography or Environmental Science/Studies.
Scottish points
Tariff Score
Range of points in conditional offers 280
Advanced Diploma
Other information Refer to institution
Progression Diploma
Other information Refer to institution