BSc (Hons) Marine Biology at University of Chester

Programme overview

Our Marine Biology BSc course offers a comprehensive study of marine ecosystems, exploring the diversity of life in the oceans and the complex interactions that sustain marine environments. Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, our degree empowers you to develop crucial skills for addressing real-world challenges. Combine theoretical knowledge with practical fieldwork and laboratory research and gain a deep understanding of marine organisms, their behaviour, physiology, and ecological roles.

What you will study

The BSc Marine Biology course shares core modules across the school with Zoology and Animal Behaviour and offers specialised options at Levels 5 and 6. Core modules include Science of Life, Exploring and Researching Life Sciences, Global Biodiversity, Adaptations to the Environment, Behavioural Ecology, Blue Frontiers: Exploring Ocean Ecology, Biological Enterprise, Applied Conservation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GCE A Level: Typical offer - BCC/BBC Must include A Level: Biology or Applied Science; BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma (Marine Biology/Applied Science/Animal Management): DMM; International Baccalaureate: 26 points including 5 in HL Biology; Irish/Scottish Highers: Irish Highers - H3, H3, H3, H3, H4 including Biology Scottish Highers - BBBB including Biology; Access requirements: Access to HE Diploma (Science): to include 45 credits at Level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit; T Level: T Level Science - Merit; OCR Cambridge Technicals: OCR Extended Diploma (Applied Science): DMM; Extra Requirements: Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced and A level General Studies will be recognised in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs.; IELTS: Students from countries outside the UK applying for an undergraduate degree are expected to have IELTS Academic 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band). More information can be found here: https://www.chester.ac.uk/international/how-to-apply/entry-requirements/

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). £10,050 per year for a full-time course (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 15,450 a year (2027/28). £15,450 per year for a full-time course* (2027/28) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/

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