BSc Marine Biology And Zoology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Marine Biology and Zoology, studying animal diversity, behaviour and evolution across marine and terrestrial ecosystems. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Fieldwork and Communication & Writing. Bangor University's dedicated School of Ocean Sciences operates a 35-metre research vessel, the Prince Madog, and fieldwork takes place in estuaries, on the seashore, at sea and in the lab, taking advantage of the nearby mountains and coastline. A final-year self-directed dissertation is undertaken with one-to-one supervisor support.
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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* T-levels: considered on a case-by-case basis.
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What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 20%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Natural and social science professionals: 20%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 10%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 215 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 26%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
- East Midlands: 7%
- West Midlands: 9%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 3%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 7%
- Wales: 14%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Access course: 5%
Modules
- Ecology & Evolution
- Principles of Life
- Marine Biology Practical 1
- Diversity of Marine Life
- Environmental Data and Analysis
- Environmental Data Analysis
- Science Skills Tutorial
- Invertebrates
- Marine Zoology and Ecosystems
- Marine Physiology and Behaviour
- Marine Biology Practical 2
- Marine Ecology
- Communicating Science
- Intertidal Field Project
- Dissertation
- Life in a Changing Climate
- Animal Survival Strategies
- Life in Wetlands
- Marine Conservation and Exploitation
- Marine Ecosystems and Processes
- Fish Biology and Ecology
- Larval Ecology
- North American Atlantic Coast Ecology
- Freshwater Ecosystems
- Molecular Ecology and Evolution
- Parasites and Pathogens
- Sharks and their Relatives
- Marine Mammal Science
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Marine Biology And Zoology at Bangor University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £19,000 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £27,500. The £23,500 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Ecology and environmental biology.
What do graduates of BSc Marine Biology And Zoology at Bangor University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Marine Biology And Zoology at Bangor University?
95% 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 And Zoology at Bangor University?
The average entrant had 122 UCAS points.
Does BSc Marine Biology And Zoology 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 And Zoology at Bangor University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.