BSc Marine Biology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Marine Biology. Core topics include Statistics, Data Analysis, Programming, Research Methods, and Fieldwork. The programme features ship-based fieldwork aboard the research vessel RV Prince Madog, a field excursion to the North American Atlantic coast, and a final-year dissertation with an oral presentation.
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Entry requirements
Offers are tariff based, 120-144 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification e.g.: A Levels: Including 2 science subjects (Biology, Physics, Maths, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science/Studies, Economics, Psychology). General Studies and Key Skills not accepted. BTEC National Extended Diploma in Applied Science*: DDM - DDD Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Applied Science*: DDM - DDD City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080) in Environmental Conservation or Countryside & Environmental*: DDM - DDD International Baccalaureate Diploma (Including grade H5 in at least one science subject) Welsh Baccalaureate is accepted Access to HE Science* Pass required T-levels: considered on a case-by-case basis. We also welcome applications from mature applicants. *Similar subject areas may be considered on a case-by-case basis. For full details go to our website and for a full list of accepted Level 3 qualifications, go to www.ucas.com
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What students say
Based on about 37 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 95 students who started
- Continued on course: 94%
- Left higher education: 6%
What graduates do next
Based on about 26 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 26%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- East Midlands: 7%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 2%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 8%
- Wales: 14%
- Scotland: 6%
Who gets in
Based on about 75 students who started
- A levels: 89%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 3%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- Other qualifications: 4%
Modules
- Ecology & Evolution
- Marine Biology Practical 1
- Diversity of Marine Life
- Fundamentals of Oceanography
- Environmental Data and Analysis
- Environmental Data Analysis
- Science Skills Tutorial
- Marine Physiology and Behaviour
- Marine Biology Practical 2
- Marine Ecology
- Ship-based Field Course
- Cwrs Maes Llong
- Communicating Science
- Estuary and Shelf Sea Processes
- Tides, Waves, Marine Energy
- Marine Ecosystems and Processes
- Extreme Marine Habitats
- Intertidal Field Project
- Dissertation
- Sharks and their Relatives
- Marine Mammal Science
- Larval Ecology
- North American Atlantic Coast Ecology
- Marine Conservation and Exploitation
- Fish Biology and Ecology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Marine Biology at Bangor University earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,000 and £35,500. The £26,500 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Ecology and environmental biology.
What do graduates of BSc Marine Biology at Bangor University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Marine Biology at Bangor University?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Marine Biology at Bangor University?
The average entrant had 113 UCAS points.
Does BSc Marine Biology at Bangor University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Marine Biology at Bangor University?
94% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.