Marine Biology - MSci (Hons)
University of Southampton
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Youll study all forms of marine life and learn how to solve environmental challenges on this masters in marine biology. Youll work on our research vessels in Southampton, and discover the marine environment in Thailand. Graduate with the ability to work in research, wildlife management or conservation.Youll study biology and ecology within the specific context of marine systems. The course modules will improve your biological sciences, chemistry, physics and mathematics knowledge.Our unique ...Read more

You'll study all forms of marine life and learn how to solve environmental challenges on this master's in marine biology. You'll work on our research vessels in Southampton, and discover the marine environment in Thailand. Graduate with the ability to work in research, wildlife management or conservation.You'll study biology and ecology within the specific context of marine systems. The course modules will improve your biological sciences, chemistry, physics and mathematics knowledge.Our unique fieldwork locations will offer you the opportunity to broaden your field research beyond the environments found around the UK.The facilities are exceptional at Southampton. You can go from classroom or lab to our research vessels within minutes on our Waterfront Campus. Be part of the National Oceanography Centre Southampton (NOCS), one of the largest marine science communities in Europe.

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64/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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20th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
17th
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Kanik
20 Feb 25

Lots of..Read more

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Daniel
20 Feb 25

The best aspects of my uni experience are definitely my facilities and my access to opportunities. Southampton is a great uni for marine biology specifically and has access to so..Read more

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Entry requirements

Scottish Advanced Higher:

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Access to HE Diploma:

D39M6 Grades / Points required

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

D Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024):

B Grades / Points required

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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Students from England

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£28,800 per year

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Kanik
20 Feb 25
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Lots of...
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Daniel
20 Feb 25
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The best aspects of my uni experience are definitely my facilities and my access to opportunities. Southampton is a great uni for marine biology specifically and has access to so...
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University of Southampton
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The University of Southampton is a founding member of the prestigious Russell Group, internationally renowned for its education...

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