Marine, Coast & Ocean Sciences
Overview
Ready to set sail and study in Britain’s Ocean City? Plymouth’s coastal location provides the perfect setting for navigation, marine and ocean studies.
After completing our foundation in Marine, Coast & Ocean Sciences, you will join Europe’s largest marine institute and the only university-based diving and marine centre in the UK.
Duration
- Two semesters
Intakes
- September
- January
Fees
- £15,950
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Special Features
- First year direct entry available for BSc (Hons) Oceanography and Coastal Processes, BSc (Hons) Ocean Exploration and Surveying and BSc (Hons) Ocean Science and Marine Conservation
- Access the largest number of humanoid robots in Europe
- Fieldwork opportunities and optional placement year
- £19m marine building with ultramodern facilities, including a full-size ship simulator and wave basin
Programme Details
Location: UPIC at the University of Plymouth
Intake: September and January
Semester 1
- ILS1AND3 – Interactive Learning Skills and Communication
- BUS107 – Principles of ICT
- SCI101SC – Numerical Techniques 1
- SCI115 – Physics
Semester 2
- SCI102 – Numerical Techniques 2
- SCI120 – Biology: You will learn about key biological theories, such as Darwin’s theory of evolution, and cover topics including genetics, DNA, the immune system and photosynthesis.
- SCI125 – Chemistry
- SCI130 – Research and Referencing
Careers
- Aquaculture Technician
- Diving Instructor
- Park Rangers
- Zookeeper
Why we chose UPIC
Hear from our students about what helped them choose Plymouth, and what is so special about their experiences as a student at UPIC.