Overview

Through the Marine Biology (Hons) degree from University of Portsmouth you will work on active conservation projects – such as the Solent Oyster Restoration Project, the Solent BioHut project, the Isle of Wight UNESCO Marine Biosphere, and the Solent Seagrass Restoration Project – to gain first-hand experience of marine conservation

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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.

On this BSc (Hons) Marine Biology degree, you'll learn about a wide array of marine organisms, from phytoplankton to cetaceans, and how to protect the oceans and their delicate ecosystems against the growing threats of climate change, habitat destruction and resource exploitation.

You’ll conduct fieldwork in a range of intertidal habitats, including rocky shores, estuaries, saltmarsh and mangroves, and become an expert in diverse and rich marine ecosystems, from coral reefs to the deep sea.

When you graduate, you'll be ready for a career in a range of marine science areas, such as conservation, resource management and aquaculture, or to pursue academic research, lab work, field work or policy making.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Marine Ecophysiology
Marine Ecology and Conservation
Fisheries and Aquaculture
Microbiomes
Marine Organisms and Ecosystems

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Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

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You can apply through the normal UCAS process if you have not yet submitted any applications at all through UCAS. This option remains open until 30 June.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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62

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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.

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79

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62

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6

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General requirements

A levels - BBB-BBC
UCAS points - 112-120 points to include 3 A levels, or equivalent, with 32 points from A level Biology. For A levels which include a separate science practical component, a pass is desirable and may strengthen an application
BTECs (Extended Diplomas) - DDM-DMM Must be in a Science subject
International Baccalaureate - 25
- 5 points from a Higher Level in Biology

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Tuition Fees

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19950 GBP / year

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9790 GBP / year

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Additional Details

EU students – £10,300 a year (including EU Scholarship )

Living costs

Portsmouth

United Kingdom

710 - 1099 GBP / month

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