BSc Marine Biology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Marine Biology, focusing on the biology and ecology of ocean organisms. Students examine the behaviour and physiology of marine life in relation to broader environmental problems.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB IB: 33 points, with no score less than 4 including 5 in one HL science. BTEC: Plus two BB A levels in one science subject and D in BTEC.; Relevant subjects considered include: Animal Management, Countryside Management, Applied Science, Marine Biology, and Ecology. Please note that BTEC Forensic Science pathway is not acceptable for this course.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 86%: 154 offers from 179 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 69%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 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 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Further study: 25%
Most common jobs
- Skilled trades occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 35%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 240 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 57%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 8%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 4%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Marine Technologist.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Marine Biology at University of Liverpool earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £24,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £40,000. The £33,000 median after five years is £7,000 more than the UK median for Ecology and environmental biology.
What do graduates of BSc Marine Biology at University of Liverpool do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Marine Biology at University of Liverpool?
96% 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 at University of Liverpool?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 33 points in the IB. The average entrant had 141 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Marine Biology at University of Liverpool?
86% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 154 offers from 179 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Marine Biology at University of Liverpool accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Marine Technologist.
Does BSc Marine Biology at University of Liverpool 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 at University of Liverpool?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.