Marine Biology BSc (Hons)
University of Hull
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Learn how to protect our precious marine resources in this well-resourced degree with the internationally-recognised research facility, The Deep, on its doorstep.You’ll study life beneath the waves on this accredited course that explores all aspects of the marine environment. Learn from our award-winning staff in industry-leading facilities then put your skills into practice on field trips in the UK and locations like Brazil and Egypt.You’ll also get the chance to train as a scuba diver on top ...Read more

Learn how to protect our precious marine resources in this well-resourced degree with the internationally-recognised research facility, The Deep, on its doorstep.You’ll study life beneath the waves on this accredited course that explores all aspects of the marine environment. Learn from our award-winning staff in industry-leading facilities then put your skills into practice on field trips in the UK and locations like Brazil and Egypt.You’ll also get the chance to train as a scuba diver on top of your degree.¹ We offer part-funded PADI-certified scuba dive training as part of this course, helping you develop in-demand skills that make you more employable after graduation. This course is accredited by The Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) starting you on the route towards becoming a Chartered Environmentalist or Scientist.


Why study at Hull?

- Field trips abroad: Learn beyond the classroom on our exceptional field trips (both at home and overseas). Recent field trip locations include Brazil and Egypt.- Learn to scuba dive: Dive in deeper and get ahead of the competition with part-funded PADI advanced scuba dive training as part of your degree. - Award-winning tuition: We’re the only university in the world to have three Higher Education Bioscience Teacher of the Year winners in our department.


Where could this take me?

You’ll learn field and lab skills on this course that could lead to exciting careers in environmental consultancy or conservation. Roles with organisations like the Environment Agency, wildlife trusts, local councils or fisheries agencies are all within reach with a degree in Marine Biology.You could also opt for postgraduate study on a course like our MSc in Environmental Change Management and Monitoring, or on a PhD, research Masters or teacher training.¹ Choose subsidised dive training as part of our Ecology module and become a PADI-certified Advanced Open Water Diver (extra fee may be payable).

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
58th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
73rd
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 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
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The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
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90%
Average salary
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Ecology and Environmental Biology graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK Ecology and Environmental Biology graduate salary
£17,000
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Entry requirements

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A level:

C Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 Grades / Points required

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

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T Level:

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Biology including a pass in the practical element(Applied Science may be considered)

Points can be from any qualification on the UCAS tariff, but must include at least 80 points from A levelsBTEC Subsidiary Diploma, Diploma or Extended DiplomaOCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma, Diploma or Extended DiplomaCACHE Diploma or Extended DiplomaIrish Leaving CertificateScottish HighersWelsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diplomaor a combination of appropriate Level 3 qualifications

Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum of 118 UCAS tariff points including 18 credits in Biology at Merit

Including grade 5 in Higher Level Biology

BTEC in Applied Science/Animal Management

Only acceptable if studied in addition to A level Biology at grade B

Popular A-level subjects

Ecology and Environmental Biology

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

Biology
72%
Chemistry
48%
Mathematics
34%
Geography
31%
Physics
23%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£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.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

£19,500 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£19500 Per year

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