- Level
- Bachelor
- Duration
- 3 years
- Campus
- Main Site - Highfield Campus
- Intl. Tuition
- £33,900 (year not stated on the university's site)
- Home Tuition
- £10,050 (regulated maximum, 2027-28)
- Intake
- September 2027
- UCAS code
- 7N15
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Course Overview
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Career snapshot (indicative)
Marine biology graduates work in marine conservation, environmental impact assessment, fisheries management, oceanographic research and climate science, with key employers including CEFAS, Natural England and WWF.
Summary based on information from the university.
Course source link unavailable.
Student life (indicative)
Southampton combines solid student nightlife with easy coastal and countryside access. The city has a good range of independent cafés, pubs and cultural venues, with beaches or scenic coastline within easy reach.
The University at a Glance
- Student Population
- 25,785
- Staff Ratio
- 14.0:1
- International
- 35.0%
Career Prospects
- Employment Rate
- 77.0%
- of graduates employed
- Avg Starting Salary
- £36,340
- First-year earnings
- Placement Year
- Available
- Work experience option
Costs & Living
City & Location
Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.
Entry Requirements
Subject areas covered
- Science
- Scientific research methods
- Industrial science
- Ecology
- Plant ecology
- Landscape ecology
- Ecosystems
- Behavioural ecology
- Human ecology
- Palaeoecology
- Biological sciences
- Marine science
- Biotechnology
- Biology
- Biodiversity
- Botany
- Plant pathology
- Applied botany
- Plant science
- Plant biochemistry
- Plant nutrition
- Plant productivity
- Plant taxonomy
- Developmental biology
- Biometry
- Biological computation
- Radiation biology
- Pathobiology
- Genetics
- Applied genetics
- Plant genetics
- Molecular genetics
- Medical genetics
- Applied biology
- Fish biology
- Physiology
- Applied physiology
- Human physiology
- Comparative physiology
- Microbial physiology
- Human biology
- Biomedical sciences
- Toxicology
- Biomedical materials science
- Biomedical engineering
- Medical microbiology
- Anatomy
- Molecular biology
- Bioreactor systems
- Biophysics
- Neurobiology
- Zoology
- Applied zoology
- Animal biology
- Herpetology
- Ornithology
- Primatology
- Hydrobiology
- Freshwater biology
- Marine biology
- Parasitology
- Nematology
- Applied parasitology
- Bioinformatics
- Field biology
- Social biology
- Behavioural biology
- Tissue biology
- Tropical biology
- Industrial biology
- Cell biology
- Entomology
- Microbiology
- Applied microbiology
- Industrial microbiology
- Environmental health microbiology
- Virology
- Bacteriology
- Animal science
- Evolutionary biology
- Oceanography
- Neuroscience
- Laboratory science
- Laboratory management
- Applied science
- Environment
- Environmental protection
- Environmental health
- Environmental conservation
- Environmental studies
- Environmental science
Source: UCAS course listing, 2027 entry (retrieved September 2026). Always confirm the current requirements with the university.
Assessment Methods
We don't have assessment details for this course yet. Check the university's course page.
Campus & City Life
- Student Population
- 25,785
- Total students
- Staff Ratio
- 14:1
- Students per staff
- International Students
- 35%
- Of student body
Campus at a Glance
- City Size
- Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)
- Climate (indicative)
- Mild coastal
- Safety Index (indicative)
- 7.5/10
- Transport
- Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
- Social Scene
- Friendly community | Global / diverse | Coastal lifestyle | Academic / intellectual
Student Life & City (indicative)
- Southampton combines solid student nightlife with easy coastal and countryside access.
- The city has a good range of independent cafés, pubs and cultural venues, with beaches or scenic coastline within easy reach.
What Students Love
- Beach lifestyle
- Active pub & club scene
- Thriving student social scene
- Major sports culture
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
- Graduate Employment
- 77%
- Employed after graduation
- Avg Starting Salary
- £36,340
- Average first-year salary
- Placement Year
- Available
- Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
Marine biology graduates work in marine conservation, environmental impact assessment, fisheries management, oceanographic research and climate science, with key employers including CEFAS, Natural England and WWF.
Summary based on information from the university.
Course source link unavailable.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Engineering
- Technology
- Finance
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
Moderate
This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.
Estimated Annual Costs
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
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