University of Southampton
Marine Biology
Southampton, England, United Kingdom · UCAS F703
Level
Bachelor
Duration
4 years
Campus
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Home Tuition
£10,050 (regulated maximum, 2027-28)
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
F703
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Course Overview
Marine Biology at University of Southampton in Southampton, 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
25,785
Staff Ratio
14.0:1
International
35.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
77.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£36,340
First-year earnings
Costs & Living
City & Location
Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Marine Biology
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Marine Biology topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Marine Biology
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Science
- Ecology
- Plant ecology
- Landscape ecology
- Ecosystems
- Behavioural ecology
- Human ecology
- Palaeoecology
- Natural science
- Marine science
- Biology
- Biodiversity
- Botany
- Developmental biology
- Biometry
- Radiation biology
- Pathobiology
- Genetics
- Applied biology
- Fish biology
- Physiology
- Human biology
- Molecular biology
- Bioreactor systems
- Biophysics
- Neurobiology
- Zoology
- Hydrobiology
- Freshwater biology
- Marine biology
- Parasitology
- Nematology
- Applied parasitology
- Bioinformatics
- Field biology
- Social biology
- Tissue biology
- Tropical biology
- Industrial biology
- Cell biology
- Entomology
- Microbiology
- Applied microbiology
- Industrial microbiology
- Environmental health microbiology
- Virology
- Bacteriology
- Animal science
- Evolutionary biology
- Earth sciences
- Soil science
- Geology
- Exploration geology
- Applied geology
- Engineering geology
- Engineering geomorphology
- Palaeontology
- Quaternary studies
- Palynology
- Sedimentology
- Geological data analysis
- Petrology
- Mining geology
- Structural geology
- Marine geology
- Hydrogeology
- Engineering hydrology
- Oceanography
- Geophysics
- Engineering seismology
- Rock mechanics
- Laboratory science
- Environment
- Environmental protection
- Environmental management
- Environmental health
- Environmental conservation
- Environmental studies
- Energy
- Environmental science
- Pollution
- Disaster management
- Waste Management
- Cleaning science
Source: UCAS course listing, 2027 entry (retrieved September 2026). Always confirm the current requirements with the university.
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
25,785
Total students
Staff Ratio
14:1
Students per staff
International Students
35%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Mild coastal
Safety Index (indicative)
7.5/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Global / diverse | Coastal lifestyle | Academic / intellectual
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
77%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£36,340
Average first-year salary
Costs & Living Expenses
Estimated Annual Costs
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