
Marine Biology BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Marine Biology BSc (Hons)
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.
<strong>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.</strong><br/><br/>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.<br/><br/><strong>Build in-demand scientific knowledge and skills</strong><br/><br/>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.<br/><br/><strong>Get closer to industry</strong><br/>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. <br/><br/>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.<br/><br/><strong>Features</strong><br/>• Experience residential field trips opportunities<br/>• Choose to include an industry placement and gain real-world context for your studies<br/>• Part-time study option available<br/>• Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Peel Park Campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C161
Institution Code
S03
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
104
112
Scottish Higher
104-112 UCAS points from Higher Level, including Higher Level Biology
Access to HE Diploma
104-112 UCAS points from a QAA Approved Level 3 Access to HE Diploma in a suitable Science subject.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
30
Including grade 4 in Higher Level Biology.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Not Accepted
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.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*D
D*D*
Suitable Science subject, including Biology.
AS
Only accepted alongside at least two full A levels.
Extended Project
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.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Only acceptable alongside other A level equivalent qualifications.
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.
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