Overview

Marine and Freshwater Biology (with integrated foundation year) at Aberystwyth University provides a solid foundation of skills and knowledge in the biosciences which will be invaluable to you within and beyond the field of aquatic science.

Situated on the coast of Cardigan Bay in the Dyfi Biosphere, Aberystwyth is one of the best places in the UK to study aquatic biology. You will have easy access to rocky and sandy shores, estuaries of conservation importance, as well as near-pristine rivers and lakes. Cardigan Bay is also home to the largest residential population of bottlenose dolphins in the UK.

Marine and Freshwater Biologists gain extensive experience of the field and laboratory techniques used by professional aquatic scientists during their degree, allowing you to apply your knowledge to real-world data. You'll also develop a solid foundation of transferable scientific skills, as evidenced by our Royal Society of Biology accreditation.

Careers

Marine and Freshwater Biology graduates are equipped with the skills and knowledge to enter a wide range of careers including ecological consultancy, environmental management and conservation, teaching and scientific journalism. You will also be well prepared to pursue a scientific research career, continuing postgraduate study at Masters or PhD level.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Cell Biology
Comparative Animal Physiology
Ecology and Conservation
Genetics, Evolution and Diversity
Aquatic Botany
Freshwater Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

93

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Aberystwyth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biology Marine Science View 423 other Bachelors in Biology 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

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

93

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4.5

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS Tariff 48
A Levels Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (e.g. A-Levels or BTEC diploma) in subject areas other than biological science
GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4): (minimum grade C/4): English or Welsh, Mathematics and Science
BTEC National Diploma: Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed the Extended Level 3 BTEC diploma in subject areas other than biological science, or who have taken a BTEC certificate or diploma in any subject
International Baccalaureate:
Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed an international baccalaureate in subject areas other than higher level biological science

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

23255 GBP / year

≈ 23255 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Aberystwyth

United Kingdom

700 - 1300 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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