Marine Biology MSci (Hons)
University of Exeter
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Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)

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University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall

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Full Time

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Start date

23-SEP-24

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4 Years

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Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)

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University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall

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Start date

23-SEP-24

Duration

4 Years

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- Our MSci provides an opportunity to work on a project focused on a specialised areas aligned with one of our leading research groups- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the biology of marine organisms and the ecosystems in which they reside- Learn concepts, and develop skills and experience, required to understand all aspects of marine ecosystems and the pressures they face, ranging from overexploitation to climate change- Be taught by some of the world’s leading biologists, working in ...Read more

- Our MSci provides an opportunity to work on a project focused on a specialised areas aligned with one of our leading research groups- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the biology of marine organisms and the ecosystems in which they reside- Learn concepts, and develop skills and experience, required to understand all aspects of marine ecosystems and the pressures they face, ranging from overexploitation to climate change- Be taught by some of the world’s leading biologists, working in evolution, behaviour, ecology and conservation- To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
24th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
15th
Ecology and Environmental Biology
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 96 = 4% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
4%
Employment rate
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The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Ecology and Environmental Biology graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Ecology and Environmental Biology graduate salary
£17,000
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Madeleine
25 Feb 24

I think the campus is gorgeous, the lecture and seminar rooms are nice and clean. The library is quiet, peaceful and has many single study spaces which are great. I think that the..Read more

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Aanya
19 Feb 24

Great location and lovely people in the area. Campus facilities are great..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

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Scottish Higher:

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Scottish Advanced Higher:

ABB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

34 Grades / Points required

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

DDD Grades / Points required

Excluding General Studies.Grade A in one of the following subjects: Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Environmental Studies, Geography, Life and Health Sciences (Double Award only), Marine Science, Physics, Psychology or Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths.

Grade A in one of the following subjects: Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths.

Grade A in one of the following subjects: Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths.

Pass the Access to HE Diploma with 30 L3 credits at Distinction grade and 15 L3 credits at Merit grade. To include 15 L3 credits at Distinction grade in one of the following subject areas: Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths.

Applicants will be considered with IB 34 OR 665 in three Higher Level subjects. All applicants are required to have HL Grade 6 in one of the following subjects: Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or Maths (Analysis and Approaches OR Applications and Interpretations)/Pure Maths/Further Maths.

Applicants studying one of the following BTEC Extended Diplomas will be considered without GCE AL Science: Applied Science, Animal Management, Agriculture, Countryside Management, Fish Management, Forestry and Arboriculture, Marine Biology.Applicants studying any other BTEC Extended Diploma will be required to achieve a Grade A at A Level in one of the following Science subjects: Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Life and Health Sciences (Double Award only), Marine Science, Physics, Psychology or Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths.

Popular A-level subjects

Ecology and Environmental Biology

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Biology
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Chemistry
62%
Mathematics
55%
Geography
22%
Psychology
14%
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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£29,700 per year

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Students from EU

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£29,700 per year

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University of Exeter
Penryn Campus Penryn Cornwall TR10 9FE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Penryn Cornwall  0.4 miles away

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