BSc Marine Vertebrate Conservation
About this course
The BSc (Hons) in Marine Vertebrate Conservation is an undergraduate degree focused on the biology, ecology and protection of marine species and their habitats. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Fieldwork, Communication & Writing, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students can optionally undertake a placement year or a year abroad, as well as an optional foundation year. The first year builds foundational knowledge through modules such as Ecology & Evolution, Marine Biology Practical 1, Diversity of Marine Life, Fundamentals of Oceanography, and Environmental Data and Analysis. In the second year, students study Principles of Conservation, Marine Physiology and Behaviour, Marine Biology Practical 2, and Ship-based Field Course, with options including Marine Zoology and Ecosystems and Estuary and Shelf Sea Processes. The final year covers advanced topics through Marine Conservation and Exploitation, Sharks and their Relatives, Marine Mammal Science, Marine Mammal Observation, and Intertidal Field Project, alongside a self-directed Dissertation. Optional modules in the final year include Marine Ecosystems and Processes and Fish Biology and Ecology.
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Entry requirements
Offers are tariff based, 112 - 128 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification*. For example: A Levels**: Including 2 science subjects (Biology, Physics, Maths, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science/Studies, Economics, Psychology). General Studies and Key Skills not accepted. International Baccalaureate Diploma (including at least one science subject).** BTEC National Extended Diploma in Applied Science**: DMM - DDM Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Applied Science**: DMM - DDM City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080) in Environmental Conservation or Countryside & Environmental**: DMM - DDM Access to HE Science.** Pass Required T-Levels: case-by-case. Welsh Baccalaureate is accepted. We also welcome applications from mature applicants. *For full details go to our website and for a full list of accepted Level 3 qualifications, go to www.ucas.com **Similar subject areas may be considered on a case by case basis. Please contact us for information.
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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 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
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
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 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 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Modules
- Ecology & Evolution
- Marine Biology Practical 1
- Diversity of Marine Life
- Fundamentals of Oceanography
- Environmental Data and Analysis
- Environmental Data Analysis
- Science Skills Tutorial
- Principles of Conservation
- Marine Physiology and Behaviour
- Marine Biology Practical 2
- Ship-based Field Course
- Cwrs Maes Llong
- Communicating Science
- Marine Zoology and Ecosystems
- Estuary and Shelf Sea Processes
- Tides, Waves, Marine Energy
- Marine Ecology
- Marine Conservation and Exploitation
- Sharks and their Relatives
- Marine Mammal Science
- Marine Mammal Observation
- Intertidal Field Project
- Dissertation
- Marine Ecosystems and Processes
- Fish Biology and Ecology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Marine Vertebrate Conservation 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 Vertebrate Conservation 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 Vertebrate Conservation 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 Vertebrate Conservation at Bangor University?
The average entrant had 140 UCAS points.
Does BSc Marine Vertebrate Conservation 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 Vertebrate Conservation at Bangor University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.