MSci Marine Vertebrate Conservation
About this course
MSci in Marine Vertebrate Conservation, an integrated master's degree focused on the biology, ecology, and protection of marine species and ocean environments. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Fieldwork, Communication & Writing, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students can optionally complete an industrial placement year, study abroad, or take a foundation year before progressing through the curriculum. The first year covers core foundations through Ecology & Evolution, Marine Biology Practical 1, Diversity of Marine Life, Fundamentals of Oceanography, Environmental Data and Analysis, and Science Skills Tutorial. Year 2 continues with Principles of Conservation, Marine Physiology and Behaviour, Marine Biology Practical 2, Ship-based Field Course, and Communicating Science, alongside optional modules such as Estuary and Shelf Sea Processes and Tides, Waves, Marine Energy. Year 3 builds expertise via Marine Conservation and Exploitation, Sharks and their Relatives, Marine Mammal Science, Marine Mammal Observation, Intertidal Field Project, and Dissertation, with further options including Marine Ecosystems and Processes. The fourth year culminates in an extensive individual research project supported by Research Project Investigation, Advanced Research Skills, Research Preparation, and Perspectives in Marine Science.
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Entry requirements
Offers are tariff based, 128 - 152 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 - D DD Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Applied Science : DDM - D DD City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080) in Environmental Conservation or Countryside & Environmental : DDM - D DD 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 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 215 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 91%
- Left higher education: 9%
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%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 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 190 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 92%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 2%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
- Other qualifications: 2%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
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
- 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
- Research Project Investigation
- Advanced Research Skills
- Research Preparation
- Perspectives in Marine Science
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci 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 MSci 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 MSci 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 MSci Marine Vertebrate Conservation at Bangor University?
The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.
Does MSci 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 MSci Marine Vertebrate Conservation at Bangor University?
91% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.