BSc Marine Biology,
About this course
BSc in Marine Biology, exploring ocean life and marine ecosystems. Core topics include Data Analysis, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, and Fieldwork. The programme includes a Biosciences Research Project and a tropical marine ecology field course, alongside boat-based marine biology studies.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB-BBB to include A Level Biology or Human Biology IB: 32 to include 5 at Higher Level or 6 at Standard Level Biology
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 68%
- Academic support: 79%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 50%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 30%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 15%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 10%
- South East: 20%
- South West: 15%
- Wales: 30%
- Scotland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
Modules
- Cellular & Microbial Biology
- Becoming a Scientist
- Ecology and Behaviour
- Evolution and Genetics
- Life in the Oceans
- Animal and Plant Diversity
- Amrywiaeth Anifeiliaid a Phlanhigion
- Marine Invertebrates
- Boat Based Marine Biology
- Ecological Data Analysis
- Marine Biology Field Course
- Ichthyology
- Oceanography
- Molecular Ecology
- Tetrapod Evolution
- Ecological Microbiology and the Cycles of Life
- Population and Community Ecology
- Biosciences Research Project
- Professional Laboratory Skills
- Professional Skills in Marine Biology
- Tropical marine ecology field course
- Tropical marine ecology and conservation
- Ecology of Marine Megafauna
- Fisheries and aquaculture
- Advanced Data Analysis
- Macroevolution and Phylogenies
- Science Communication with Placement
- Movement ecology
- Epidemiology of zoonotic diseases
- Natural Products Biotechnology
- Hormones and Behaviour
- Animal behaviour - from individuals to groups
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Marine Biology, at Swansea University earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £29,000. The £25,500 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Ecology and environmental biology.
What do graduates of BSc Marine Biology, at Swansea 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 Marine Biology, at Swansea University?
93% 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 Swansea University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 116 UCAS points.
Is BSc Marine Biology, at Swansea University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
How many students continue on BSc Marine Biology, at Swansea University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.