Overview

The Marine Biology (Honours) programme from Newcastle University is ideal if you are interested in understanding the complex interactions between marine life and their environments. It prepares you for careers in ecology, marine science and environmental management.

The planet cannot survive without its oceans. Our mission is to nurture and train you as a marine biologist with the skills to solve global challenges.

You’ll address key challenges of today including:

climate change

marine pollution

sustainable use of our marine resources

loss of marine biodiversity

marine conservation

Career opportunities:

Graduates have a strong reputation in the industry. They’ve secured jobs with:

Ocean Ecology

Natural Power

BBC Natural History Unit

Marine Management Organisation

Natural England

Environment Agency

Cefas

By the end of your course, you’ll have a range of transferable skills that are useful in various careers. The graduates have built successful careers in fields as diverse as computing and finance.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ecology and Conservation

Marine Biology

Animal Life

The Marine Environment

Skills for the Biosciences

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biology Microbiology 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

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General requirements

A Level:

ABB including Biology or Human Biology and another science subject from: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Psychology, IT and PE. General Studies and Critical Thinking are excluded. Chemistry preferred at A/AS Level but not essential. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels, we require a pass in the practical element. Mathematics required at GCSE (minimum grade B or 6)

International Baccalaureate:

32 points preferably including Biology at Higher Level Grade 6. Chemistry preferred at Higher Level but not essential. Mathematics or Mathematical Studies and Chemistry required at Standard Level grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

31500 GBP / year

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Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

United Kingdom

560 - 991 GBP / month

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Funding

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