Study Earth, Environmental and Marine Sciences (Foundation) (1+3) at University of Liverpool in the UK,
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Earth, Environmental and Marine Sciences (Foundation) (1+3)

UK

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What will I learn?

This programme provides a route into a number of BSc (Hons) degrees in Earth or Ocean Sciences it is especially suitable for students without a strong background in science. You will follow a Foundation Year at Carmel College (St Helens, nine miles from the University of Liverpool), where the class sizes are small and the standards of academic achievement high.You will then follow one from:• Geology (F600)• Geology and Physical Geography (F6F8)• Geophysics (Geology) (F640)• Geophysics (Physics) (F656)• Ocean Sciences (F700)• Geography and Oceanography (FF78)• Mathematics with Ocean and Climate Sciences (G1F7)• Marine Biology with Oceanography (C1F7)

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£27,000.00 (US$ 34,869) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected January 2027

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Site

The Foundation Building,

Brownlow Hill,

Liverpool,

L69 7ZX, Northern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£29,100.00 (US$ 37,581) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Main Site

The Foundation Building,

Brownlow Hill,

Liverpool,

L69 7ZX, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A levels

CDD

A typical offer is likely to be CDD at A level, in related subjects. Students with alternative A level combinations are welcome to apply but should expect to be made higher offers.

T levels

T levels considered in a relevant subject and specialism.

Applicants should contact us by completing the enquiry form on our website to discuss specific requirements in the core components and the occupational specialism.

GCSE

All applicants must have a minimum of five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including English Language, Mathematics and two Sciences (any two of Biology, Chemistry and Physics, or Core and Additional Science/Dual Science acceptable). Applicants over 21 can be considered on GCSEs alone.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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The University of Liverpool is the original redbrick university. A world leader with 7,900 international students from over 187 countries.

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