BSc Marine Biology (with Foundation Year)
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Marine Biology. The course offers a Foundation Year route providing preparation in biology, mathematics, and chemistry before progressing to the core degree. Students have access to a £3.5 million ocean-going research ship and specialist laboratories on a campus adjacent to the coast, providing direct access to estuarine, seashore, and marine habitats.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: grade C/4 in Maths required. Offers are tariff based, 48 - 112 points, from Level 3 qualification(s)* e.g. A Levels (including: AS-levels, General Studies) International Baccalaureate Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) BTEC Diplomas and Certificate are accepted and Cambridge Technical Diplomas / Certificates Cambridge Technical Diplomas and Certificates City & Guilds Advanced Technical Diplomas Welsh Baccalaureate is accepted Scottish Highers Irish Leaving Certificate is accepted T-levels: considered on a case-by-case basis We also welcome applications from mature learners. Mature students and/or those with other qualifications are considered on individual merit.
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What students say
Based on about 92 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started
- Continued on course: 83%
- Left higher education: 17%
What graduates do next
Based on about 33 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
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 50 students who started
- A levels: 95%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Marine Biology (with Foundation Year) 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 (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Marine Biology (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University?
92% 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 (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University?
The average entrant had 84 UCAS points.
Does BSc Marine Biology (with Foundation Year) 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 (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University?
83% of students continued into their second year, and 17% left higher education.