Marine Biology with Oceanography (MSci)
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 year
- Mode
- Full-time
- Subject
- Zoology
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- SEP 2025
Overview
This course will give you knowledge about the biology of the marine environment and how it relates to physical and chemical oceanography. You'll cover advanced topics like data management for biologists and advanced oceanography fieldwork. This will prepare you for a range of careers such as research and wildlife management, or for work in government agencies. This degree examines the biology of marine organisms within their environments, from intertidal coasts to deep sea and hydrothermal vents systems. You'll learn how marine plants and animals interact with their environment and respond to change. You'll become part of one of the largest marine science communities in Europe through the world-leading research institution, the National Oceanography Centre Southampton (NOCS). Our research vessels are only a 10-minute walk from the lecture theatres. Boat-based fieldwork is an important part of the programme. With this course, you can: gain detailed knowledge of marine biota and the phys
Entry requirements
| A levels | AAB · Subjects: including Biology (minimum grade B) and one further science subject |
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| A levels | ABB · Subjects: including Biology and one further science subject, and grade A in the EPQ · with EPQ |
| A levels | AA · combined with BTEC |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.5 overall, no part below 6 |
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IELTS: overall 6.5; reading 6.0; writing 6.0; speaking 6.0; listening 6.0
Fees
International students: £30,300 per year
UK students: £9,535 per year
UK/Home: £9,535 per year
International: £30,300 per year
Start dates
September 2025
Application deadline
Apply via UCAS by (equal consideration deadline)
Campus
- Southampton, United Kingdom