Marine Conservation and Ecology with Foundation Year | University of Plymouth

Course summary

Don't have the traditional entry requirements for a degree? Get a solid grounding in the disciplines underpinning marine conservation and ecology through an additional foundation year. Complete it to progress onto one of our conservation degrees.

Specialised facilities
Benefit from cutting-edge facilities, including glasshouses, electron microscopy, marine labs and interactive microscope tech, gaining hands-on experience in the latest tools.

Out in the field
Study in one of the UK’s richest natural environments, exploring diverse ecosystems in Devon and Cornwall – building skills, confidence and community.

Career-ready focus
Graduate career-ready with expert tutor support and industry-relevant skills that bridge theory and practice. You'll be highly employable across a range of careers.

This course is for you if...

you aspire to help resolve contemporary issues in marine and terrestrial conservation
you want to explore biodiversity through fieldwork in varied natural habitats
you're looking to build practical skills using cutting-edge facilities like our marine station, molecular labs and glasshouses
you value working alongside experts involved in leading terrestrial and marine conservation research.

Plymouth is a founding member of the Defence Universities Alliance, a collaboration between the Ministry of Defence, the UK Armed Forces and the higher education sector, helping equip you with specialist, in-demand skills.

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:: FC72
Institution code:: P60

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