BSc Marine Biology with Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Marine Biology and Zoology. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, and Environmental Analysis. The degree is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. A foundation year pathway is available for students who do not meet direct entry requirements.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 64 UCAS points. A level: 64 UCAS Tariff points. At least one full A level is required. BTEC: MPP T level: Pass (D or E on the core) - Science only accepted subject. Must have passed all components. Scottish Highers: 64 UCAS Tariff points from Higher Level. Irish Leaving Certificate: 64 UCAS Tariff points from Higher Level. Access To Higher Education: 64 UCAS Tariff points from a QAA Approved Level 3 Access to HE Diploma. GCSE: In addition to Level 3 requirements, you must have evidence of Level 2 GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above. IB: 26 points.
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What students say
Based on about 32 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 25 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 16%
- Sales occupations: 12%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 9%
- Administrative occupations: 7%
- Animal care and control services: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 35%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 55%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 11%
- East Midlands: 9%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 3%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 5%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Biological Principles
- Scientific Methods
- Data Handling
- Professional Communications
- Science for Health
- Environmental Conservation
- Introduction to Marine Biology
- Global Distribution of Wildlife
- Biodiversity
- Genes to Ecosystems
- Biological Skills
- Study Skills for Marine Biology
- Ocean Challenges
- Animal Evolution (Marine and Wildlife)
- Conservation Biology
- Coastal Management
- Research Skills
- Data Science
- Fisheries Science
- Marine Biotechnology
- Applied Aquatic Biology
- Final Year Project and Professional Skills
- Final Year Project with Science Communication and Professional Skills (HANS)
- Environmental Geographical Information Systems
- Diving for Marine Conservation
- Mitigating Climate Change
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Marine Biology with Foundation Year at University of Salford earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £16,500 after 3 years, £21,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £15,500 and £25,000. The £21,000 median after five years is £5,000 less than the UK median for Ecology and environmental biology.
What do graduates of BSc Marine Biology with Foundation Year at University of Salford do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Marine Biology with Foundation Year at University of Salford?
87% 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 with Foundation Year at University of Salford?
The typical offer is 26 points in the IB. The average entrant had 78 UCAS points.
Does BSc Marine Biology with Foundation Year at University of Salford include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Marine Biology with Foundation Year at University of Salford?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.