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Marine Biology (Including Foundation Year) BSc Hons

Biological Sciences and Ecology and Environmental Biology at

University of Essex

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4.6 / 5

STUDY MODE

Full-Time

LENGTH

4 years course

LOCATION

Colchester Campus

PLACEMENT YEAR

Not Available

YEAR ABROAD

Not Available

FOUNDATION YEAR

Yes

Marine Biology (Including Foundation Year) BSc Hons

The BSc (Hons) Marine Biology (including Foundation Year) is a four-year degree.

You’ll become a well-rounded marine scientist with a strong knowledge across the spectrum of marine biology and ecology.

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

member4109081
20th May 24

Marine Biology (Including Foundation Year), BSc Hons FullTime

Such an amazing course!! So many great trips with incredible opportunities

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What you will need to do

Apply by 14 Jan

What you won’t need to do

Audition for a Place
Attend an interview
Submit a portfolio
Pass an entry test

Points of entry for Marine Biology (Including Foundation Year) BSc Hons

Foundation

Entry requirements for Biological Sciences and Ecology and Environmental Biology at University of Essex

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.
72

Required subjects for Marine Biology (Including Foundation Year) BSc Hons at University of Essex

To include 2 full A-levels (or equivalent), one of which must be in a Science or Mathematics. For this course we require either Level 3 (i.e. A-level, BTEC, etc.) scientific study. Considered science subjects from all qualifications include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Maths, Geography, Sports Science and Applied Science. or Two GCSEs from Chemistry, Physics, and Biology at grade B/6 (or equivalent). Other science-related GCSE subjects may be considered on a case-by-case basis. All applicants must also hold GCSE Maths and Science at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent). We may be able to consider a pass in an OFQUAL regulated Level 2 Functional Skills Maths where you cannot meet the requirements for Maths at GCSE level. However, you are advised to try to retake GCSE Mathematics if possible as this will better prepare you for university study and future employment.

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

Asked for: 72 UCAS Tariff points

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Most relevant Student Reviews for Marine Biology (Including Foundation Year) BSc Hons at University of Essex

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20th May 24

Marine Biology (Including Foundation Year), BSc Hons FullTime

Such an amazing course!! So many great trips with incredible opportunities read more

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20th May 24

Marine Biology (Including Foundation Year), BSc Hons FullTime

Such an amazing course!! So many great trips with incredible opportunities read more

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20th May 24

Marine Biology, BSc Hons FullTime

Cannot fault the course one bit! Love the opportunities and field trips. Great lecturers, and honestly a great class too! read more

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