Earth Sciences entry route leading to BSc (Hons) (4 year route including a Foundation Year at Carmel College)

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) Based at Carmel College, St Helens, about nine miles from the main University precinct. The College offers small class sizes and high standards of academic achievement. You will follow three foundation modules chosen from Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Biology or Geography. Module choice depends on the programme you wish to follow after the Foundation Year. Department Key Facts Number of first year students102 Geology and Geophysics Year One undergraduates in 2015 UK league tables12th in the Guardian University League Tables 2016 Graduate prospects84% in work or further study after six months, with an average salary of £20,000 (range £17K-£25K) National Student Survey93% of our students were satisfied overall with their course in the National Student Survey 2015 Department resourcesState of the art practical laboratories External endorsements All our degrees are accredited by the Geological Society of London, or (for Geophysics (Physics)) by the Institute of Physics. Why this subject? Benefit from access to our world-class teaching facilities. Our...