Marine, Coast & Ocean Sciences

• 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

• BSc (Hons) Marine Biology
• BSc (Hons) Marine Biology and Coastal Ecology
• BSc (Hons) Marine Biology and Oceanography
• BSc (Hons) Ocean Exploration and Surveying
• BSc (Hons) Ocean Science and Marine Conservation
• BSc (Hons) Ocean Science

Location: UPIC at the University of Plymouth
Intake: September and January

Semester 1

• ILS1AND3 – Interactive Learning Skills and Communication

100% Coursework

This module has been designed to help students develop their academic literacy and communication skills in preparation for undergraduate study. It will enable students to understand the institutional culture, practices, norms and expectations of British higher education. Our students will develop academic research and communication skills using contemporary resources. As a result, this will raise students’ English language levels to the required entry point for undergraduate entry.

• BUS107 – Principles of ICT

100% Coursework

This Principles of ICT module attempts to deliver an accurate snapshot of the state of ICT as it exists currently. It equips students with a useful set of skills in the use of common productivity software and Internet based applications. The module introduces candidates to the interesting challenges that ICT presents today and covers many anchor points that may serve as a bridge to their interests and lifestyles. These bridges include the technology in their mobile telephones, computing equipment, home appliances, motor vehicles, shopping, movies and entertainment software.

• SCI101SC – Numerical Techniques 1

100% Exams

This module has been designed to be delivered in conjunction with the standard Stage 1 pathways in science and computing. It presents some of the fundamental aspects of numerical processes to students seeking to progress to the prescribed University programmes.

This module provides a revision of basic mathematical processes to ensure a strong platform to deal with further mathematical problems such as differentiation/integration and the concepts of discrete mathematics.

• SCI115 – Physics

10% Coursework / 90% Exams

This module has been designed to be delivered in conjunction with the standard International Foundation programmes in engineering, technology and science related disciplines. It provides the basis to further study of natural laws and enhance conceptual thinking.

Semester 2

• SCI102 – Numerical Techniques 2

100% Exams

This module has been designed to be delivered in conjunction with the standard International Foundation programmes in Business and Enterprise (Pathway 2), Life Sciences, Sciences and related disciplines. It provides the basis to further study discreet mathematics.

• SCI120 – Biology

100% Coursework

This module has been designed to present some of the fundamental aspects of biology and biological processes to students seeking to progress to the prescribed College [FHEQ Level 6 equivalent programmes]. It explores key biological theories, such as Darwin’s theory of evolution, and topics including genetics, DNA, the immune system and photosynthesis.

• SCI125 – Chemistry

100% Exams

This module delivers a basis to the study of the disciplines of Chemistry. Successful completion of this module indicates that students have obtained a good understanding of and ability to apply the requisite basic Chemistry knowledge and skills to enable them to proceed to: UPIC 1^st Year degree (equivalent) Integrated programmes in Biological Sciences; Biomedical Sciences; Marine Biology; Ocean Science, Earth Sciences, Building, Surveying and the Environment, Environmental Construction Surveying and Construction Management and the Environment of the prescribed degree programmes at the University of Plymouth.

• SCI130 – Research and Referencing

100% Coursework

This research and referencing module is designed to give Foundation (RQF Level 3) students the skills and attributes required to be able to research and write professionally cited and formatted reports, and to be able to produce research posters to a high level of competency.

The module will focus on preparing students to be able to write, format, research and cite work to a First Year standard. The students will be aided in this through a summative research exercise, preparation of a research poster and a number of weeks individual in class support. Students will be expected to find a minimum number of references for the report and will be limited in their use of web based citations. A minimum number of reference books and governmental (and non-governmental reports) will also be requested to ensure that all types of referencing in a bibliography are covered. Students will choose their own research topic based upon the programme they are enrolled into.

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