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Marine Conservation - BSc (Hons)
University of Plymouth

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QualificationBachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
LocationMain Site
Study modeSandwich
Start dateSep 2026
Duration4 Year
QualificationBachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Study modeFull Time
Start dateSep 2026
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QualificationBachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Start dateSep 2027
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Main Site

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Sandwich

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Sep 2026

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4 Year

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Join this course from September 2026, and turn your passion for the ocean into a career: explore, protect, and restore marine ecosystems with our hands-on BSc Marine Conservation degree.


A unique marine environment

\ Gain extensive, real-world experience surveying diverse marine habitats, from boat-based studies in Plymouth Sound Marine Park to coastal research expeditions, with opportunities for UK and international field courses.


Maximum career impact

\ This course combines marine science, conservation biology, and social sciences, equipping you with a broad skill set that enhances employability. You’ll graduate ready to tackle a diverse range of marine conservation challenges.


Strong industry links and opportunities

\ Benefit from close ties with local conservation organisations, government agencies and ecological consultancies, ensuring real-world relevance.


This course is for you if...

* you're passionate about understanding and protecting marine ecosystems * you aspire to help resolve contemporary issues in marine conservation * you're eager to engage in hands-on fieldwork and practical research * you value working alongside experts involved in leading marine research. Plymouth is a founding member of the Defence Universities Alliance, a collaboration between the Ministry of Defence, the UK Armed Forces and the higher education sector, helping equip you with specialist, in-demand skills.

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WUSCA Student ranking
87th/91
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Complete University Guide ranking
67th
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Complete University Guide Biological Sciences ranking
41st
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What students say
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Emily
University of Plymouth
Marine Conservation - BSc (Hons)
One of the best things is the location of the University: being right by the sea and also near places like Dartmoor means it is easy to get yourself outside, into nature and active. This for me has been really good in helping me improve my lifestyle and mental health. My experience with my course has been amazing - the lecturers are very engaging and always willing to help or have a chat, and the amount of fieldwork/lab time we get is very good, which is also always another opportunity to talk to lecturers. I feel like the way the course is done can make it feel very tailored to what you personally want which is brilliant. I've also found as a general rule, everyone around the University and city are very friendly and welcoming, I felt very at home quickly after moving here. One of the worst things I've experienced at University is probably student housing. The University owned halls in first year were amazing: good facilities and I had an injury early on which they were good with. However moving into housing in second and third year, even though the process was easy, finding a good house that was in good condition is very difficult, and then communicating with student housing agencies sometimes when you need something fixed etc. can be challenging.
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Benjamin Kershaw
University of Plymouth
Marine Conservation - BSc (Hons)
the library is awesome and provides an excellent place to study, the night life is great and very fun with the SU hosting a large variety of events. Support is there but you have to go out your way but that’s fine. My course is really fun i enjoy the experience and would reccomend it to anyone
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Jamilla
University of Plymouth
Marine Conservation - BSc (Hons)
best: supportive professors, presentations are very well laid out, lab plus is the best, location is convenient and student life is fun! lots of clubs and societies could improve: 2nd year accommodation help. there could be some sort of club/society where first years can go to get more info on choosing 2nd year accom
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Daisy Pendered
University of Plymouth
Marine Conservation - BSc (Hons)
I do genuinely really like it here but sometimes student life can be challenging on my mental health but so far I'm doing all good :)
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Rosemary Saunders
University of Plymouth
Marine Conservation - BSc (Hons)
Location and accessibility to facilities is the best. Lack of resources for exam help eg specification, past papers etc needs to be improved
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Latest Marine Biology reviews
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Benjamin Kershaw
University of Plymouth
Reviewed: 27/01/26
Marine Conservation - BSc (Hons)
the library is awesome and provides an excellent place to study, the night life is great and very fun with the SU hosting a large variety of events. Support is there but you have to go out your way but that’s fine. My course is really fun i enjoy the experience and would reccomend it to anyone
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Daisy Brooks
University of Plymouth
Reviewed: 20/01/26
Marine Conservation - BSc (Hons)
Really good facilities for marine biology with excellent networking opportunities. some post grad information is made difficult to access/ find things out about.
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Daisy Pendered
University of Plymouth
Reviewed: 21/01/26
Marine Conservation - BSc (Hons)
I do genuinely really like it here but sometimes student life can be challenging on my mental health but so far I'm doing all good :)
Read full review
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Emily
University of Plymouth
Reviewed: 29/01/26
Marine Conservation - BSc (Hons)
One of the best things is the location of the University: being right by the sea and also near places like Dartmoor means it is easy to get yourself outside, into nature and active. This for me has been really good in helping me improve my lifestyle and mental health. My experience with my course has been amazing - the lecturers are very engaging and always willing to help or have a chat, and the amount of fieldwork/lab time we get is very good, which is also always another opportunity to talk to lecturers. I feel like the way the course is done can make it feel very tailored to what you personally want which is brilliant. I've also found as a general rule, everyone around the University and city are very friendly and welcoming, I felt very at home quickly after moving here. One of the worst things I've experienced at University is probably student housing. The University owned halls in first year were amazing: good facilities and I had an injury early on which they were good with. However moving into housing in second and third year, even though the process was easy, finding a good house that was in good condition is very difficult, and then communicating with student housing agencies sometimes when you need something fixed etc. can be challenging.
Read full review
J
Jamilla
University of Plymouth
Reviewed: 21/01/26
Marine Conservation - BSc (Hons)
best: supportive professors, presentations are very well laid out, lab plus is the best, location is convenient and student life is fun! lots of clubs and societies could improve: 2nd year accommodation help. there could be some sort of club/society where first years can go to get more info on choosing 2nd year accom
Read full review
RS
Rosemary Saunders
University of Plymouth
Reviewed: 21/01/26
Marine Conservation - BSc (Hons)
Location and accessibility to facilities is the best. Lack of resources for exam help eg specification, past papers etc needs to be improved
Read full review
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The University of Plymouth is a modern campus university ideally placed in the centre of Britain's Ocean City, Plymouth,...

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