BSc (Hons) Marine Biology at University of Portsmouth

Begin your career as a marine biologist on this degree accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. Conduct research on the Solent European Marine Site at our internationally-renowned shoreside marine station. Our foundation course in Science with Foundation Year is designed to develop the vital underpinning skills in human, sport and earth science needed for studying at degree level.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich with work placement  |  Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In each year, you need to study modules worth a total of 120 credits. Modules include The Living World; Cellular and Molecular Basis of Life; Experimental Biology; Introduction to Marine Ecology and Oceanography; Marine Organisms and Ecosystems; Research and Career Planning; Marine and Terrestrial Ecology; Oceanography; Microbiology; Genetics.

Career pathways

Marine biology is the study of the organisms, plants and animals that make up the world's saltwater ecosystems. It's a vital area of science when it comes to protecting our oceans and seas - marine biologists aim to better understand marine environments and to investigate the factors that alter marine ecosystems, both natural and man-made.

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