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Bachelor of Marine Biology in MSci

Southampton, United Kingdom
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Four-year, full-time Master of Science (Integrated) course in Marine Biology, taught at Waterfront campus (National Oceanography Centre Southampton) and Highfield at the University of Southampton.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop subject knowledge in Marine Biology in MSci
analyse relevant concepts and communicate evidence-informed conclusions. Study areas identified in the course outline include earth and Ocean System
How to be Scientifically Literate
Introduction to Environmental Biogeochemistry and.

Career outcomes

Marine ecologist
Reef restoration project manager
Aquaculture biologist
Environmental engineer
Oil spill response specialist
Marine biotechnologist
Marine policy expert
Consultant in marine ecology
Fisheries and aquaculture organisations
Engineering companies
Marine conservation and environmental consultancies
Public bodies
universities

Curriculum

4 years full-time taught on campus course with compulsory modules such as Earth and Ocean System
How to be Scientifically Literate
Introduction to Environmental Biogeochemistry and Introduction to Marine Ecology and Evolution
optional modules such as Behavioural Physiology
Ecotoxicology and Fish Evolution and Ecology allow some tailoring
a project forms part of the course
teaching is by lectures
tutorials
laboratory work and group work.

Entry requirements

Academic

Typical offers run from BBC to A*AA at A-level
or IB and country equivalents (course offer shown in Grade)
GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or equivalent
applicants lacking required subjects can use a Foundation Year
English proficiency required (IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component for most courses).

Accepted academic background

A-levels, IB or country-specific equivalent upper secondary qualification; applicants without the required subjects may apply to a Foundation Year

Language tests

IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component for most courses (6.5 or 7.0 overall with higher components for some)
TOEFL iBT 92 - 100 (before 2026-01-21)
PTE Academic 67 - 76

Other requirements

Interview required

Documents you’ll need

Personal Statement
Academic Reference

How to apply

Review the degree entry requirements and UCAS application deadlines. Submit the undergraduate application through UCAS. Enter academic qualifications and provide any required personal statement or reference. Supply English-language evidence and additional programme documents when requested. Track the application and respond to the university’s offer. Meet the offer conditions and complete enrollment.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£33,900 GBP
Application fee	_
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Waterfront campus (National Oceanography Centre Southampton) and Highfield
Faculty or school	Ocean and Earth science
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	Competitive Southampton scholarships are available to eligible international undergraduate, taught postgraduate and research students. Award values, nationality, degree, subject, entry year and application conditions vary; funding is not guaranteed.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
13 Jan 2027
61 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.