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Foundation of Marine, Coast and Ocean Sciences

University of Plymouth International College

Plymouth, United Kingdom
0.67 years
English
On campus
Foundation

About the program

A two-semester pathway year at UPIC preparing international students for University of Plymouth bachelor's degrees in marine, coast and ocean sciences.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights: no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop academic knowledge and study skills relevant to Marine
Coast and Ocean Sciences. Strengthen subject-specific understanding and preparation for further study or progression to the intended university programme.

Career outcomes

Aquaculture technician
diving instructor
park ranger
zookeeper

Curriculum

Two semesters covering study skills
ICT
numerical techniques
physics
biology
chemistry and research and referencing. Leads to Plymouth degrees in Marine Biology
Ocean Science and Ocean Exploration and Surveying
with fieldwork and an optional placement year.

Entry requirements

Academic

Completed secondary education to the country-specific standard (example: Grade 12 certificate with 60%)
GCSE-level Maths for all subjects
IELTS 5.5 overall with no band below 5.5.

Accepted academic background

Completed secondary education to the country-specific standard (the page gives examples such as Grade 12 Graduation Certificate with 60%; full country list from admissions@upic.plymouth.ac.uk); GCSE-level Maths (or Year 10/11 equivalent) for all subjects; Maths plus Science for Biological/Environmental/Marine/Health subjects, Maths plus Physics for Engineering, Maths for Business/Computing/Maths/Construction.

Language tests

IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5.5)

Documents you’ll need

Academic Qualifications
English Language Qualifications
Passport Copy

How to apply

Review the pathway entry requirements and available intakes. Apply through the college application portal or an authorized education agent. Upload academic qualifications
English-language evidence
a valid passport. Review the offer and submit the acceptance documents. Pay any deposit stated in the offer. Complete the required visa process before enrollment.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£16,750 GBP
Application fee	£0 GBP
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Plymouth campus (University of Plymouth city centre campus)
Faculty or school	Foundation Programme
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	_
Scholarship note	UPIC offers a conditional GBP 4,000 progression award applied toward subsequent University of Plymouth tuition. Eligibility includes at least 85% class attendance and at least 70% in each module. The award is not guaranteed.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
7 Dec 2026
24 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 0.67 years.