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Marine Biology

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2025
  • Undergraduate
Peel Park Campus
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Course summary

Climate change, pollution and unsustainable fishing are just some of the many challenges facing marine life. Join the fight to protect complex ocean ecosystems by building relevant knowledge and skills to make a difference with our BSc (Hons) Marine Biology degree.

Our oceans are filled with delicate ecosystems and amazing wildlife - but all of this is in danger. With climate change highlighting the greater need for action to address the human impact on precious ecosystems, seize this opportunity to develop the skills to manage and preserve our oceans.

Build in-demand scientific knowledge and skills

Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, our course will help you to build knowledge of key biological processes, biodiversity and ecosystems, while developing practical skills in our Bodmer laboratories and through field work. In your final year, you will complete a research project based on a subject topic of your choice and gain specialist knowledge in fisheries science and marine biotechnology.

Get closer to industry
Focusing on real-world issues, we put fieldwork at the heart of your learning experience. In recent years, students have taken part in residential trips to Cumbria, Scotland, Shropshire and Honduras.

On this course, you will have the option to include an industry placement between years two and three. Previous Marine Biology students have experienced placements with organisations such as Operation Wallacea (various destinations worldwide) and Archipelagos (Greece), studying charismatic animals like sea turtles and marine mammals.

Features
• Experience residential field trips opportunities
• Choose to include an industry placement and gain real-world context for your studies
• Part-time study option available
• Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology

Modules

Year 1.Biological Skills (20 credits), Biodiversity (20 credits), Cell Biology (20 credits),Molecules to Microbes (20 credits), Genes to Ecosystems (20 credits), Study Skills (20 credits)
Year 2. Zoological Research Skills (20 credits), Ocean Challenges and Solutions (20 credits) Fundamentals in Marine Biology (20 credits), Animal Evolution (20 credits), Conservation Biology (20 credits)
Year 3. Fisheries Science (20 credits), Marine Genomics (20 credits), Marine management (20 credits), Coastal Ecology fieldtrip (20 credits), Final Year Project with Science Communication & Professional Skills (BIO 40b) (40 credits)
OR
Final Year Project & Professional Skills (BIO 40a) (40 credits)

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Peel Park Campus

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 09/2025

Apply by
29 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
C161
Institution code:
S03
Campus name:
Peel Park Campus
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
C161
Institution code:
S03
Campus name:
Peel Park Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 104 - 112 points

A level

104-112 UCAS points. At least two full A levels required, including grade C in A level Biology. A Pass in the practical element of Science A levels is required.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted

Access to HE Diploma

104-112 UCAS points from a QAA Approved Level 3 Access to HE Diploma in a suitable Science subject.

Scottish Higher

104-112 UCAS points from Higher Level, including Higher Level Biology

AS

Only accepted alongside at least two full A levels.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*D - D*D*

Suitable Science subject, including Biology.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Only acceptable alongside other A level equivalent qualifications.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

Only acceptable alongside other A level equivalent qualifications.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

Only acceptable alongside other A level equivalent qualifications.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 points

Including grade 4 in Higher Level Biology.

Extended Project

Only acceptable alongside other A level equivalent qualifications.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

104-112 UCAS points from Higher Level, including Higher Level Biology.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Grade C or 4 (or above) in GCSE Maths and English is required.

Historical entry grades data BETA

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