This BSc provides an education in all major branches of the geological sciences, integrating theoretical studies with essential practical skills in the field and laboratory. It prepares students for careers in the oil, mineral, environmental and geotechnical industries, and is fully accredited by the Geological Society of London.
A Level: AAB | Biology, Chemistry, Geology/Geography, Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Physics preferred. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme. | Access to HE Diploma: 30 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma: 15 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma | Pass in Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 30 credits at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit, all from Level 3 units. Biology, Chemistry, Geology/Geography, Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Physics preferred. | Scottish Advanced Higher: AAB | AAB at Advanced Highers (or AA at Advanced Higher and BBB at Higher). Biology, Chemistry, Geology/Geography, Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Physics preferred at Advanced Higher. | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 36 UCAS points | A score of 17 points in three higher level subjects to preferably include two sciences, with no score lower than 5. Biology, Chemistry, Geology/Geography, Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Physics preferred. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016): DDD | BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF - teaching from 2016) with Distinction, Distinction, Distinction. Biology, Chemistry, Geology/Geography, Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Physics preferred. | Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal: D3D3M1 | Biology, Chemistry, Geology/Geography, Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Physics preferred.
The fees indicated above are for undergraduate entry in the 2026/27 academic year. Fees will be higher for those commencing study in the academic year 2027/28 or later. UCL reserves the right to increase its UK fees in line with the government policy (including on an annual basis for each year of study during a course). Overseas fees are fixed at the rate of entry, the fees indicated above will be charged to 2027/28 entrants for each year of study on the course. — Overseas £42700 to be used for 2027
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