Marine Biology at University of Southampton - UCAS

Course summary

Develop a comprehensive understanding of global marine sciences and the biology of marine organisms and their relationship with their environment. On your four-year integrated masters you will develop your understanding in a progressive fashion, adding knowledge and practical skills over time from work in the laboratory, field, and on board our research vessels. Our unique fieldwork locations will offer you the opportunity to broaden your field research in the UK and abroad. You will study at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton (NOCS), one of the world’s largest centres devoted to research, teaching and technology development in ocean and Earth science. Join an Ocean Science community ranked 1st in the UK and 4th globally in the academic rankings among world universities, Shanghai Ranking, Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (Oceanography), 2022. This degree is accredited by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST).

Modules

We have a varied range of modules for all years. Examples of core modules for year one will include: Data Literacy and Analysis Earth and Ocean System Introduction to Functional Marine Biology Introduction to Marine Ecology and Evolution Introduction to Ocean Biogeochemistry Key Skills for Marine Scientists Marine Invertebrates Physics of the Ocean For full list of all modules available, please visit the course page: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/marine-biology-degree-msci#modules

Assessment method

The learning activities for this course include the following: lectures, classes and tutorials, coursework, individual and group, projects and independent learning (studying on your own). We’ll assess you using: coursework, laboratory reports and essays, individual and group projects, oral presentations and written exams,

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Marine Engineering, Science and Technology, Institute of

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
F703
Institution code:
S27
Campus name:
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Applicants must hold GCSE English, Mathematics and Science (minimum grade C/4).

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.southampton.ac.uk/oes/undergraduate/courses/marine_biology/f703_msci_marine_biology.page?#entry_requirements%0A____________________

Additional entry requirements

Interview


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.5Band C: 6.5 with 6.0 in each component

All programmes at the University of Southampton are taught and assessed in the medium of English (other than those in modern foreign languages). Therefore, all applicants must demonstrate they possess at least a minimum standard of English language proficiency.

Find out more about the University’s English Language requirements

https://www.southampton.ac.uk/studentadmin/admissions/admissions-policies/language.page


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
EU £27400 Year 1
International £27400 Year 1
England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1

Additional fee information

The tuition fees for courses starting in September 2025 will not be confirmed until August 2024. The fees shown are applicable to 2024 entry and are for illustrative purposes only. Please see our website for further details and updates: www.southampton.ac.uk/uni-life/fees-funding.page
Marine Biology at University of Southampton - UCAS