BSc (Hons) Marine Biology at University of Hull

Programme overview

The BSc Marine Biology is an accredited course covering marine organisms, oceanography and the impacts of ocean acidification and climate change, with optional subsidised scuba dive training. It is accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences, giving a pathway to Chartered Environmentalist or Chartered Scientist status.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering | Department: School of Environmental and Life Sciences | Duration: 3 years | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time; optional placement year (4 years); optional year abroad (4 years) | Location: Hull, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

First year covers Adaptation to the Marine Environment, Diversity of Life, Marine Biology: An Introduction, Evolution and Ecology with optional dive training. Second year includes Coastal Seas, Oceanography, Marine Interactions and GIS, and the final year offers a Final Year Project with options such as Marine Megafauna, Aquatic Resource Management and Saving our Seas.

Career pathways

Graduates work as scientific officers with the Environment Agency, local councils and fisheries agencies, in environmental consultancy, or with wildlife trusts and conservation organisations; further study options include MSc, PhD, research masters and teacher training.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 96–112 UCAS points (A levels CCC to BBC; BTEC MMM to DMM). Contextual offer 96 UCAS points. At least 80 points must come from A levels, BTEC, or other equivalent qualifications. Applicants should have A level Biology/Applied Science at Grade C or above (or merit from relevant BTEC). Applicants taking the reformed A-level must also Pass the practical element. Alternative qualifications: IB Diploma: 28 points including 5 in HL Biology. Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum of 96-112 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 18 credits at Merit in Biology. International applicants: academic IELTS 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each skill.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard annual tuition fee for the full-time course as published for 2027 entry; placement, year abroad and foundation-year fees are charged separately and are not included. Source

International applicants: GBP 21,520 a year (2027/28). Standard annual tuition fee for the full-time course as published for 2027 entry; placement, year abroad and foundation-year fees are charged separately and are not included. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/d5a0457c-2e70-ffef-9c00-745ad9755bc6

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