BSc (Hons) Marine Biology at University of Southampton

With this 3-year marine biology course, you'll explore all forms of marine life. You'll gain advanced knowledge and practical skills to solve environmental challenges. You'll spend time on our research vessels carrying out boat-based field work.

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

What you will study

All modules are compulsory in the first year, providing the foundations for the rest of the course. There's an opportunity to specialise in years 2 and 3 by choosing optional modules and carrying out research. Compulsory modules introduce you to marine animals and plants.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including energy, oil and gas exploration firms involved in marine energy, fisheries and aquaculture organisations, engineering companies, marine conservation and environmental consultancies, public bodies, universities, museums and aquariums, wildlife trusts. 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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