Overview

The Marine Biology (Hons) degree from University of Liverpool is an opportunity to explore fields or skills of interest, often working on unanswered questions in marine science.

Recent projects include investigating physiological data on how cormorants stay warm while diving in frigid Arctic waters, building mathematical models of coral reefs, and looking at the impacts of a wind farm on benthic communities.

Career opportunities:

Graduates of the programme have a diverse range of careers in the following areas which include: the media, environmental consultancy, administration, academia, teaching, local and national government and international banking.

Examples of recent graduate careers in the sector include:

Fisheries observers
Surveyor
Seabird research assistant
Turtle conservation field leader
Field assistant on mammal surveys
Rangers
Conducting environmental surveys for construction work.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Living with Environmental Change

Laboratory and Field Techniques for Ecologists

Life in the Seas and Oceans

Marine Ecosystems: Diversity, Processes and Threats

Quantitative Skills for Ecology and Marine Biology

Study Skills (ecology and Marine Biology)

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biology Marine Science View 86 other Bachelors in Marine Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A level requirements: ABB including Biology and one other science.
Subject requirements: Biology and one other science (Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science/Studies/Technology*, Applied Science (Double Award), Computer Science) at A level.
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: D*DD in a relevant subject.
International Baccalaureate: 33 including 6 at higher level Biology, plus another Science at Higher Level grade 5, no score less than 4.
Irish Leaving Certificate: H1, H2, H2, H2, H3, H3 including H2 or above in Biology and a second science

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

32000 GBP / year

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9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

Liverpool

United Kingdom

556 - 1035 GBP / month

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