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

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 Ocean Exploration and Surveying graduates will explore offshore and environmental surveying, marine remote sensing, oceanography, underwater acoustics, digital mapping and geographical information systems. A focus on the practical application of survey technology to the marine environment gives them highly sought after skills in hydrographic surveying, mapping, measurement and visualization of the seafloor and underlying geology.