BSc Ocean Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Earth and Environmental Sciences, combining marine biology, chemistry, geology, and physics to study ocean systems. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Fieldwork, Environmental Analysis, and Research Methods. The programme includes field trips to Eryri National Park and the UNESCO-designated GeoMôn Global Geopark, alongside offshore work on the research vessel RV Prince Madog. Students complete a final-year dissertation involving independent research and an oral presentation.
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Entry requirements
Offers are tariff based, 112 - 128 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification e.g.: A Levels: Including grades BC in two science subjects (Biology, Geography, Environmental Studies, Chemistry, Economics, Maths, Statistics, Geology, Physics, Psychology, Computing). General Studies and Key Skills not accepted. 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 International Baccalaureate Diploma (Including H5 in two 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 23 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 68%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 80%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 25%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 20%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 10%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 20%
- Scotland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Modules
- Earth, Climate and Evolution
- Fundamentals of Oceanography
- Environmental Data and Analysis
- Environmental Data Analysis
- Science Skills Tutorial
- Earth Systems and Processes
- Chemistry in Environmental Science
- Diversity of Marine Life
- Anglesey Geology Field Course
- Marine Biogeochemistry
- Estuary and Shelf Sea Processes
- Remote Sensing and Geophysics
- Tides, Waves, Marine Energy
- Ship-based Field Course
- Cwrs Maes Llong
- Communicating Science
- Ice and Oceans
- Marine Ecology
- Dissertation
- Rivers, Coasts and Oceans
- Marine Ecosystems and Processes
- Marine Pollution
- Sediment Dynamics
- Coastal Processes Field Study
- Sharks and their Relatives
- Marine Geology and Applications
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Ocean Science at Bangor University earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £38,500. The £30,000 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Earth sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Ocean Science 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 Ocean Science at Bangor University?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Ocean Science at Bangor University?
The average entrant had 123 UCAS points.
Does BSc Ocean Science 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 Ocean Science at Bangor University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.