MSci Marine Biology with Professional Studies
About this course
MSci in Marine Biology, exploring life in the ocean from molecules to ecosystems. Core topics include Data Analysis, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students complete an extended research project in a research-intense environment during their final year of study.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB 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 AAB 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 AAA including Biology + GCSE Chemistry grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4. IB: 34 points overall including 6,6,5 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 36 points overall including 6,6,6 at Higher Level including Biology + GCSE Chemistry grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4. If not offered at Higher Level/GCSE, then Standard Level grade 4 in Mathematics and Chemistry would be accepted.
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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 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
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 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
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
- Cell Biology
- Applied Ecology with Field Course
- Applied Ecology
- Professional Studies
- Research Project
- Sustainable Oceans
- Behavioural Ecology
- Global Change Biology
- Conservation Biology
- Research Project (MSci)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Marine Biology with Professional Studies 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 MSci Marine Biology with Professional Studies 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 MSci Marine Biology with Professional Studies 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 MSci Marine Biology with Professional Studies at Queen's University Belfast?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 146 UCAS points.
Is MSci Marine Biology with Professional Studies at Queen's University Belfast accredited?
Yes. Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
Does MSci Marine Biology with Professional Studies at Queen's University Belfast include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on MSci Marine Biology with Professional Studies at Queen's University Belfast?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.