MSci Marine Biology at University of Exeter

Programme overview

Our MSci in Marine Biology provides an opportunity to work on a project focused on a specialised area aligned with one of our leading research groups. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the biology of marine organisms and the ecosystems in which they reside. Learn concepts, and develop skills and experience, required to understand all aspects of marine ecosystems and the pressures they face, ranging from overexploitation to climate change.

Duration: 4 years | Study mode: full-time (integrated masters) | Intake: 2027 entry | Location: Exeter, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

programme during the first three years, and includes an additional fourth year during which you will undertake an advanced research project. You will also undertake a two-week intensive field course in which your scientific field-research, debating, and presentation skills will be further developed. The programme provides you with the skills, concepts, and experience required to understand all aspects of marine ecosystems and the pressures they face, ranging from overexploitation to climate change.

Career pathways

Many of our graduates are employed in discipline-relevant roles in the UK and overseas including laboratory-based positions, conservation management, ecology, teaching and nursing. Others use the skills gained on their course to enter widely different career paths in law, business or management. Whatever you choose to do after graduation, your Ecology and Conservation degree will stand you in good stead, with excellent employment prospects and transferable skills.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS code CF16. Typical offer: A-Level: ABB; IB: 32/655; BTEC: DDM A-Level: ABB (B in a science subject*). IB: 32/655 (HL5 in a science subject*). BTEC: DDM (Applicants studying one of the following subject areas in either the BTEC Extended Diploma or Diploma will be considered without GCE A-Level Science: Applied Human Biology, Applied Psychology, Applied Science, Animal Management, Agriculture, Countryside Management, Fish Management, Forestry and Arboriculture, Marine Biology). GCSE: C or 4 and B or 5 (Grade C or 4 in GCSE English language and grade B or 5 in Mathematics; Applicants who have achieved GCSE Maths one grade below the specified requirement will be considered. These applicants may be invited to complete the Maths Transition Course; and receive a conditional offer on the basis of successful course completion.). Access to HE: 24 L3 Credits at Distinction Grade and 21 L3 credits at Merit Grade (To include 12 L3 credits at Merit Grade in accepted science subjects*). T-Level: Distinction (Animal Care and Management (Animal Science pathway)).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition fees for 2027 entry UK students: £10,050 per year International students: £31,500 per year Fieldwork Please note, some optional/alternative field courses may incur additional costs. When participating in these optional field courses, you will be e Source

International applicants: GBP 31,500 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate-degrees/apply/

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