BSc Marine Biology
About this course
BSc in Marine Biology, focusing on the study of life in the ocean. Core topics include Data Analysis, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The curriculum utilizes a research-led teaching format and incorporates practical field courses alongside independent research projects.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB including Biology and at least one from Chemistry (preferred), Geography, Mathematics or Physics + GCSE Chemistry grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 OR BBB including Double Award Applied Science or Double Award Life & Health Sciences + GCSE Biology and Chemistry grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 OR ABB including Biology + GCSE Chemistry grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4. IB: 32 points overall including 6,5,5 at Higher Level including Biology and Chemistry (preferred) or Mathematics or Physics or Geography + GCSE Chemistry grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 OR 33 points overall including 6,5,5 at Higher Level including Biology + GCSE Chemistry grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4
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What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 69%
- Learning opportunities: 74%
- Assessment and feedback: 65%
- Academic support: 73%
- Organisation and management: 73%
- Learning resources: 72%
- Student voice: 58%
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 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 24%
- Elementary occupations: 11%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 11%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
Modules
- World of Microorganisms
- Biodiversity
- Genetics and the Molecular Toolbox
- Molecular Basis of Life
- Fundamentals of Microbiology
- Environmental Biology
- Coastal and Oceanic Biology
- Applied Genetics
- Marine Systems
- Comparative Animal Physiology
- Vertebrate Biology
- Work Placement
- Cell Biology
- Applied Ecology with Field Course
- Applied Ecology
- Research Project
- Sustainable Oceans
- Behavioural Ecology
- Global Change Biology
- Conservation Biology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Marine Biology at Queen's University Belfast earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £30,000. The £27,500 median after fifteen months is £2,500 more than the UK median for Ecology and environmental biology.
What do graduates of BSc Marine Biology at Queen's University Belfast do next?
75% 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 Queen's University Belfast?
69% 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 Queen's University Belfast?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 139 UCAS points.
Is BSc Marine Biology at Queen's University Belfast accredited?
Yes. Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
How many students continue on BSc Marine Biology at Queen's University Belfast?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.