Overview

A unique marine environment

Gain extensive, real-world experience surveying diverse marine habitats, from boat-based studies in Plymouth Sound Marine Park to coastal research expeditions, with opportunities for UK and international field courses.

Maximum career impact

This Marine Conservation (Hons) course offered by the University of Plymouth combines marine science, conservation biology, and social sciences, equipping you with a broad skill set that enhances employability. You’ll graduate ready to tackle a diverse range of marine conservation challenges.

Strong industry links and opportunities

Benefit from close ties with local conservation organisations, government agencies and ecological consultancies, ensuring real-world relevance.

Careers

BSc (Hons) Marine Conservation will complement the hard skills in Marine Science with the addition of skills in Biological Conservation and the Social Sciences and Humanities, enhancing your employment potential after graduation. Current employment growth in the sector is being driven by climate change and environmental concerns, government and international policies, expansion of the blue economy, and advancements in Marine Science and Technology. A huge range of career pathways are open to Marine Conservation graduates including:

Conservation organisations and non-governmental organisations
Government and Regulatory Agencies
Marine Industry and Sustainable Business
Science communication and education
Fieldwork and exploration
Research and academia

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Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Ecology and the Diversity of Life
Conservation Science
Exploring Nature Conservation
Spatial Ecology and GIS
Physical and Chemical Processes of the Ocean
Biodiversity and Marine Ecosystems

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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105

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TOEFL^® IBT

76

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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

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biodiversity & Conservation 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

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

76

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59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A levels

112 points including a minimum of 2 A levels, to include Grade C in a relevant Science subject: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Technology, Geography, Geology, Marine Science, Mathematics, Physics, Sociology, Statistics.

BTEC National Extended Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma

DMM in a relevant science subject.

International Baccalaureate

30 diploma points overall, to include 5 diploma points in Biology (Higher Level) plus 5 diploma points in second science at Higher Level. English and Mathematics must be included. If overseas and not studying English within IB, must have IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in all other elements.

Foundation programme

Open to students progressing from all School of Biological and Marine Sciences foundation programmes passing FYM003 & FYM005 at 50% or higher and passing FYM001 & FYM006 at 40% or higher.

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Tuition Fees

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19200 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

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Living costs

Plymouth

United Kingdom

731 - 1387 GBP / month

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