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Explore all forms of ocean life, and gain the right skills to work around the globe, with Southampton’s fantastic BSc Marine Biology degree. Our three-year course covers a range of diverse topics from deep ocean hydrothermal vents to shallow coastal lagoons. It offers you a broad spectrum of biological training and appropriate skills in organismal biology and ecology within the specific context of marine systems. You will be based at our unique Waterfront Campus at the world-leading National
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Explore all forms of ocean life, and gain the right skills to work around the globe, with Southampton’s fantastic BSc Marine Biology degree. Our three-year course covers a range of diverse topics from deep ocean hydrothermal vents to shallow coastal lagoons. It offers you a broad spectrum of biological training and appropriate skills in organismal biology and ecology within the specific context of marine systems. You will be based at our unique Waterfront Campus at the world-leading National Oceanography Centre Southampton (NOCS), students are able to make use of the excellent teaching labs and cutting-edge research labs as well as our fleet of research vessels which are only a 10 minute walk from the lecture theatres. As part of your course you will spend a significant amount of time on our research vessels carrying out boat-based field work and getting hands on experience. Over the course of this degree you will gain a unique and diverse knowledge and practical skills that are relevant to current global and environmental challenges, so that by graduation you will have a suite of highly respected biological and oceanographic skills.
Grades / Points required
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Grades / Points required
D3,M2,M2
Grades / Points required
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Grades / Points required
32
Grades / Points required
H1,H2,H2,H2,H3,H3
Grades / Points required
DD
Grades / Points required
D
Grades / Points required
DDD
Grades / Points required
D*D*
Grades / Points required
D
Grades / Points required
D*D*
Grades / Points required
DD
Grades / Points required
D
Grades / Points required
DDD
Grades / Points required
D
Grades / Points required
A - B
Details
ABB to include Biology and one further science subject from Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Environmental Studies, Geography and Geology. Pass in the science practical component.
We normally consider applicants who offer at least 1 Advanced Higher. Applicants presenting with only Highers will be considered on a case by case basis. Where Highers are taken over two years it might be expected that higher grades are achieved, particularly in any specific subjects required. (For example - S5 - S6 (2 years) - AABBB (A in specific subject) or S6 (1 year) - ABBBB (A in specific subject)Offers will be based on exams being taken at the end of S6. Subjects taken and qualifications achieved in S5 will be reviewed. Careful consideration will be given to an individual’s academic achievement, taking in to account the context and circumstances of their pre-university education. Please see the University of Southampton’s Curriculum for Excellence Scotland Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.
Offers will be based on exams being taken at the end of S6. Subjects taken and qualifications achieved in S5 will be reviewed. Careful consideration will be given to an individual’s academic achievement, taking in to account the context and circumstances of their pre-university education. Please see the University of Southampton’s Curriculum for Excellence Scotland Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.Applicants are also required to have achieved a pass in Maths and English at Standard Grade Grade 3 or National 5 Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/Grade 4.
60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3 of which 45 credits must be at Distinction. A core science Access to HE Diploma must be studied.
The University of Southampton recognises the educational value of taking AS Levels alongside three A Levels and the breadth of studying additional subjects. However, all of our programmes express their entry criteria in terms of three subjects offered at A Level with selection decisions being informed, in part, by actual or predicted grades in those subjects (excluding General Studies, Use of Maths and Critical Thinking).
D3, M2, M2 to include Biology and one further science subject. Science subjects considered include Chemistry, Maths, Physics, and Geography.Cambridge Pre-U's can be used in combination with other qualifications such as A Levels to achieve the equivalent of the typical offer, where D3 can be used in lieu of A Level grade A or grade M2 can be used in lieu of grade B.
The University of Southampton requires all applicants to achieve at least a Grade 4 in English, Science and Mathematics GCSEs (taken in England) or a Grade C in both subjects (where taken in Northern Ireland or Wales).
Pass with overall score of 32 points, with 16 points required at higher level: including 5 points from Biology and one further science subject. Science subjects considered include Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Environmental Studies, Geography and Geology. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP):The University of Southampton accepts the IBCP for entry to their degree programmes, recognising the value of combining academic skills with practical skills, providing a solid preparation for university level work. Offers will be made on the individual components of the IBCP. Applicants not taking the full IBCP but presenting with a combination of a Level 3 vocational qualification and IB Certificates may still be considered. Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements. Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.
H1, H2, H2, H2, H3, H3 to include Biology and one further science subject. Science subjects considered include Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Environmental Studies, Geography and Geology. Applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at ILC Grade C or 04, the equivalent of GCSE grade C/grade 4.
DD + AB at A-Level (or equivalent), to include Biology and one further science subject.
D + AB at A-Level (or equivalent), to include Biology and one further science subject.
DDD + AB at A-Level (or equivalent), to include Biology and one further science subject.
D*D* + AB at A-Level (or equivalent), to include Biology and one further science subject.
D + AB at A-Level (or equivalent), to include Biology and one further science subject.
D*D* + AB at A-Level (or equivalent), to include Biology and one further science subject.
DD + AB at A-Level (or equivalent), to include Biology and one further science subject.
D + AB at A-Level (or equivalent), to include Biology and one further science subject.
DDD + AB at A-Level (or equivalent), to include Biology and one further science subject.
D + AB at A-Level (or equivalent), to include Biology and one further science subject.
ABB from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate and two A-Levels, to include Biology and one further science subject.
Previous study
Previous study
The most common A-levels taken by students who end up studying this subject at uni.
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£9,250
per year
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This is the fee you pay if you live within England.
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£9,250
per year
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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland.
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£9,250
per year
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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales.
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£9,250
per year
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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland.
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£9,250
per year
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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands.
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£9,250
per year
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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union.
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£21,580
per year
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