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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Portsmouth Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
3 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Portsmouth Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
3 Years
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Main Site
Full Time
SEP
3 Years
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Sandwich
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4 Years
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Sandwich
SEP
4 Years
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Marine biologists are the first line of defence for our blue planet, and are crucial to enhance the ecology and environment of our oceans.
This BSc (Hons) Marine Biology degree, accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB), will give you the skills you need to play your part.
With conservation projects and world class facilities on our doorstep, Portsmouth is the perfect place to begin a career as a marine scientist.
Course highlights
Work on active conservation projects – such as the Solent Oyster Restoration Project, the Solent BioHut project, the Isle of Wight UNESCO Marine Biosphere, and the Solent Seagrass Restoration Project – to gain first-hand experience of marine conservation
Access the Solent European Marine Site with its wide range of environments through the Institute of Marine Sciences, our internationally renowned shoreside marine station
Have the chance to go on a marine field trip abroad, where you can explore exotic, unique and diverse ecosystems
Get practical marine skills on our research vessels, including a large experimental raft, a 6-metre high-speed shallow draft launch for inshore work and a suite of sampling systems including dredges, grabs and nets
Build experience on a one-year work placement, study abroad at one of our partner universities, and learn powerboating with the Royal Yacht Association (RYA) or PADI-certified scientific and technical diving
Exam type
A levelA level:
BBB - BBC Grades / Points required
A level:
BBC - BBB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
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Scottish Advanced Higher:
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UCAS Tariff:
112 - 120 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
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Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
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GCSE/National 4/National 5:
GCSE English and mathematics at grade C/4 or above. Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
25 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H3H3H3H3H4 - H3H3H3H3H3 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDM - DMM Grades / Points required
T Level:
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Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
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Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024):
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Students living in
Domestic
£9,535 per year
Students from Domestic
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£9,535 per year
Students from England
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£19,200 per year
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