University of Essex
Tropical Marine Biology (Integrated Masters) (Including Year Abroad)
Colchester, England, United Kingdom · UCAS BB97
Level
Bachelor
Duration
5 years
Campus
Colchester Campus
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Home Tuition
£10,050 (regulated maximum, 2027-28)
Intake
October 2027
UCAS code
BB97
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Course Overview
Tropical Marine Biology (Integrated Masters) (Including Year Abroad) at University of Essex in Colchester, England, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
14,015
Staff Ratio
15.0:1
International
34.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
72.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£29,230
First-year earnings
Costs & Living
City & Location
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Tropical Marine Biology (Integrated Masters) (Including Year Abroad)
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Tropical Marine Biology (Integrated Masters) (Including Year Abroad) topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Tropical Marine Biology (Integrated Masters) (Including Year Abroad)
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Science
- Scientific research methods
- Ecology
- Ecosystems
- Biological sciences
- Natural science
- Marine science
- Biotechnology
- Biology
- Fish biology
- Marine biology
- Earth sciences
- Marine geography
- Geology
- Marine geology
- Geochemistry
- Oceanography
- Meteorology
- Climate Change
- Chemistry
- Nautical science
- Neuroscience
- Environment
- Environmental protection
- Environmental sustainability
- Environmental management
- Environmental conservation
- Coastal management
- Marine Conservation
- Coastal conservation
- Environmental science
- Climate studies
- Marine pollution
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
14,015
Total students
Staff Ratio
15:1
Students per staff
International Students
34%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Cool temperate
Safety Index (indicative)
7.0/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Global / diverse
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
72%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£29,230
Average first-year salary