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    KEY FACTS

    • Title
      FdSc Marine Studies
    • Course type
      Full-time
    • Duration
      3 years (no placement)
    • Award
      Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
    • Faculty
      Faculty of Science and Technology
    • School
      School of Marine Science and Engineering
    • UCAS codes
      Institution P60
      Course J608
    • Location
      Plymouth

​Summary

120 points from a minimum of two A-levels including grade E at either biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, geology, environmental science/studies. AS Levels may contribute to a points offer - excluding general studies and key skills. Sponsorship and a medical are required.
 
Tariff Score120
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
Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning
Additional Diploma (QCF) (Level 3)
Advanced Certificate (QCF) (Level 3)
Advanced Diploma (QCF) (Level 3)
Advanced Extension Award (AEA)
Advanced Placement Tests
AQA Baccalaureate
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 Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Devt (Theory) (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
CACHE Diploma in Child Care & 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
Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art & Design)
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)
Extended Project (2008 onwards)
Foundation Degree
FSMQ (Free Standing Maths Qualifications)
Functional Skills
GCE AS
GCE AS Double Award
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
PC Passport
PCert LAM - Drama
Progression Diploma
Scottish Baccalaureate
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 - Higher
Scottish Framework - Intermediate 2
Scottish Group Awards
Scottish National Certificate
Scottish points
Speech and Drama Exams (grades 6-8)
Ungraded Higher
Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma (core plus options)
Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma (Core plus Practical Learning)
Work-based Learning: Advanced Apprenticeships
Work-based Learning: Other
Access To HE Courses (including Scottish Access)
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? Pass science related Access Course (including GCSE English and mathematics grade C or equivalent)
BTEC National Award (6 units) (not including Early Years)
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? Refer to institution. Require science units.
BTEC National Certificate (12 units) (not including Early Years)
Additional information Refer to institution
Acceptability Acceptable on its own & combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? in a relevant subject
Grades required Merit, Pass
BTEC National Certificate in Children's Care, Learning and Devt (Theory) (2007 onwards)
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? Refer to institution
BTEC National Certificate in Early Years (Theory) (pre-2007)
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? Refer to institution
BTEC National Diploma (18 units) (not including Early Years)
Additional information Refer to institution
Acceptability Acceptable on its own & combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? in a relevant subject
Grades required Pass, Pass, Pass
BTEC National Diploma in Early Years (Theory) (pre-2007)
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? Refer to institution
BTEC National in Children's Care, Learning and Devt, Prof Practice Element (2007 onwards)
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? Refer to institution
BTEC National in Early Years (Practical) (pre-2007)
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? Refer to institution
GCE A Level
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 120 points from a minimum of two A-levels to include grade E in either biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, geology, enviornmental science/studies. AS Levels may contribute to a points offer.
Subjects excluded for entry ? General studies and key skills
GCE A level Double Award
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 120 points including 40 points in a science-based subject. Additional units/A-level subject may be required.
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.
BTEC/Scottish Higher National Certificate (HNC)
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 120 points including suitable science content.
BTEC/Scottish Higher National Diploma (HND)
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 120 points including suitable science content.
Cambridge Pre-U
Additional information Refer to institution
European Baccalaureate
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 60% overall to include 6 in science subject. 7.5 in English or first language
Others
Additional information Greek National Apolytirion: Minimum average of 15 out of 20 to include a science, plus English language proficiency.
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? Apolytirion of Lykeio (pre 1999): Minimum average of 15 out of 20 to include a science, plus English language proficiency.
Work-based Learning: NVQ Level 3
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? An appropriate NVQ at Level 3 will be considered with other information that demonstrates your ability to successfully complete the programme you have selected.
International Baccalaureate
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 24 overall to include 4 in higher level science-based subject.
Irish Leaving Certificate
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? A minimum of 120 points from at least 2 at higher level, one of which at a grade C, including suitable science content.
Scottish Framework - Advanced Higher
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? A minimum of 120 points from at least 2 highers, one of which at a grade C, including suitable science content
GCSE/SQA Standard Grade
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? English language and mathematics grade C
English, Welsh and Northern Irish points
Tariff Score
Range of points in conditional offers 120
Specific requirements
Specific subject, award and score/grade requirements 120 points from a minimum of two A-levels to include grade E in either biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, geology, enviornmental science/studies. AS Levels may contribute to a points offer.
Advanced Diploma
Free Text Refer to institution