Overview

This knowledge will be underpinned by a specialised understanding how the different marine habitats are affected by key physical (currents, tides, waves and ocean mixing) and biogeochemical (carbon cycle, nutrient recycling by the microbial loop) processes that mediate interactions between the atmosphere, ocean and sea floor.

Why choose Bangor University for this Marine Biology and Oceanography (Hons) course?

Our expertise covers all aspects of the marine sciences. Our research interests range from tropical coral reefs to the polar oceans.

You will benefit from studying with leading scientists in the fields of marine biology, fisheries, marine chemistry, geosciences and physical oceanography.

Our unique location in an area of outstanding natural beauty is ideal to study local populations of dolphins, seals and sea birds. We are only a few metres away from the Menai Strait and the Irish Sea

Facilities: research ship, supercomputers and state-of-the art survey equipment. Oceanographic moorings for data collection.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Tides, Waves and Marine Energy

Environmental data & analysis

Organismal Diversity

Marine Biology Practical

Ice and Oceans

Fish Biology and Ecology

Marine Mammal Science

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

75

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PTE Academic

56

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bangor, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Hydrology & Water Management Marine Science View 87 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

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

75

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56

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

Offers are tariff based, 128-152 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification e.g.:

A Levels: Including 2 science subjects (Biology, Physics, Maths, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science/Studies, Economics, Psychology). General Studies and Key Skills not accepted.

BTEC National Extended Diploma in Applied Science*: DDM-D*DD

Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Applied Science*: DDM-D*DD

City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080) in Environmental Conservation or Countryside & Environmental*: DDM-D*DD

International Baccalaureate Diploma (Including grade H5 in at least one science subject)

Welsh Baccalaureate is accepted

Access to HE Science*

T-levels: considered on a case-by-case basis.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21000 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Placement Year Fee £1,905, International Experience Year Fee £1,430

Living costs

Bangor

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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