University of Plymouth International College (UPIC)
University of Plymouth International College (UPIC)

15 Portland Villas, Drake Circus Devon , Plymouth, South West, United Kingdom

2-Semester Pathway - Foundation Pathway Marine, Coast & Ocean Sciences - Continue to Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Marine Biology and Oceanography

3-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Summary

The University of Plymouth International College's coastal location provides the perfect setting for navigation, marine and ocean studies. After completing the Foundation in Marine, Coast and Ocean Sciences, students will join Europe’s largest marine institute and the only university-based diving and marine center in the United Kingdom.

Special features of the program:
  • First year direct entry available for Bachelor of Science (Hons) Oceanography and Coastal Processes, Bachelor of Science (Hons) Ocean Exploration and Surveying and Bachelor of Science (Hons) Ocean Science and Marine Conservation
  • Access the largest number of humanoid robots in Europe
  • Fieldwork opportunities and optional placement year
  • Marine building with state-of-the-art facilities, including a full-size ship simulator and wave basin.

The Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology and Oceanography covers topics such as the reason animals can thrive in extreme environments such as the deep sea, influence of currents on animal migrations, and impacts of climate on marine life. Teaching uses both small and large research vessels, providing graduates with an unrivalled experience of open ocean marine biology.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

60%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

5.5

Writing

5.5

Listening

5.5

Speaking

5.5

Reading

59

Writing

59

Listening

59

Speaking

59

Program Intakes

Open date

July 29, 2024

Submission deadline

July 1, 2025

Open date

July 29, 2025

Submission deadline

November 1, 2025

Cost and Duration

3-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Level

1 year pathway program followed by a 3 year bachelor's degree including an optional placement year

Program Length

£10224 GBP

Cost of Living

£0 GBP

Application fee

£15250 GBP / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

NavInsure Fee: £366 per year