BSc (Hons) Biology and Marine Biology at University of Southampton

On this biology and marine biology degree, you'll learn about the living world from the molecular level to entire ecosystems. Study through lectures, laboratory work, and fieldwork in the UK and abroad. You'll be prepared for a career in research, conservation, inshore fisheries or habitat management.

Faculty: Environmental and Life Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

There are core, compulsory and optional modules in each year. You'll undertake a balanced programme of modules spilt 50/50 between terrestrial and marine topics. Year 1 lays the foundations of the course with the opportunity to specialise later on.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including laboratories, charities, government organisations, think tanks, higher education, ocean survey companies, renewable energy organisations, port and harbour authorities. Careers directly related to the course include marine ecologist, reef restoration project manager, aquaculture biologist, environmental engineer, oil spill response specialist, marine biotechnologist, marine policy expert, consultant in marine ecology.

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