MSci Marine Biology
University of Exeter
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Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)

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Penryn Campus

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OverviewOur MSci provides an opportunity to work on a project focused on a specialised area aligned with one of our leading research groupsGain a comprehensive understanding of the biology of marine organisms and the ecosystems in which they resideLearn concepts, and develop skills and experience, required to understand all aspects of marine ecosystems and the pressures they face, ranging from overexploitation to climate changeBe taught by some of the worlds leading biologists, working in ...Read more

Overview

  • Our MSci provides an opportunity to work on a project focused on a specialised area aligned with one of our leading research groups
  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of the biology of marine organisms and the ecosystems in which they reside
  • Learn concepts, and develop skills and experience, required to understand all aspects of marine ecosystems and the pressures they face, ranging from overexploitation to climate change
  • Be taught by some of the worlds leading biologists, working in evolution, behaviour, ecology and conservation, and undertake fieldwork in the UK and further afield
  • Study at our modern, eco-friendly Penryn Campus, situated in one of the UKs most beautiful and inspiring regions, with a stunning natural environment that serves as your classroom

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58/101
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19th
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14th
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SR
Student Reviewer
18 Feb 25

Best: After volunteering in the lab for one summer, I have been given a temporary job as a research assistant for the summer between my second and third year. This job can help me..Read more

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Natalie
21 Jan 25

Right near the sea and beautiful beaches, staff are supportive and lecturers are extremely knowledgable. Campus shop and student bar are quite expensive however, and i wish music..Read more

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Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

34 Grades / Points required

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

DDD Grades / Points required

Excluding General Studies.Grade A in one of the following subjects: Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Environmental Studies, Geography, Life and Health Sciences (Double Award only), Marine Science, Physics, Psychology or Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths.

Grade A in one of the following subjects: Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths.

Grade A in one of the following subjects: Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths.

Pass the Access to HE Diploma with 30 L3 credits at Distinction grade and 15 L3 credits at Merit grade. To include 15 L3 credits at Distinction grade in one of the following subject areas: Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths.

Applicants will be considered with IB 34 OR 665 in three Higher Level subjects. All applicants are required to have HL Grade 6 in one of the following subjects: Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or Maths (Analysis and Approaches OR Applications and Interpretations)/Pure Maths/Further Maths.

Applicants studying one of the following BTEC Extended Diplomas will be considered without GCE AL Science: Applied Science, Animal Management, Agriculture, Countryside Management, Fish Management, Forestry and Arboriculture, Marine Biology.Applicants studying any other BTEC Extended Diploma will be required to achieve a Grade A at A Level in one of the following Science subjects: Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Life and Health Sciences (Double Award only), Marine Science, Physics, Psychology or Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths.

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£9,535 per year

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£30,900 per year

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£30,900 per year

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Latest Marine Biology reviews

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SR
Student Reviewer
18 Feb 25
Marine Biology BSc (Hons)
Best: After volunteering in the lab for one summer, I have been given a temporary job as a research assistant for the summer between my second and third year. This job can help me...
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Natalie
21 Jan 25
Marine Biology BSc (Hons)
Right near the sea and beautiful beaches, staff are supportive and lecturers are extremely knowledgable. Campus shop and student bar are quite expensive however, and i wish music...
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University of Exeter
University of Exeter Penryn Cornwall TR10 9FE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Penryn Cornwall  0.4 miles away

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