BSc (Hons) Marine Biology
University of HullCottingham Road, Hull, HU6 7RX
Course overview
Study life beneath the waves on this exciting, accredited course that includes optional, subsidised scuba dive training.2 During your first two years with us, you’ll complete a broad and varied programme to give you a thorough foundation in essential marine biology studies. You’ll learn all aspects of the marine environment, from the diversity of marine organisms to the impact of ocean acidification and climate change. In year three, you’ll then have the chance to specialise in the areas you’re most interested in and get involved in research that’s making a difference to our world and the people on it.
We’re constantly reviewing our optional modules – so everything you learn reflects the cutting edge of the subject and the latest research by our award-winning staff – and you’ll have plenty of opportunities to get hands-on. Our field trips here are exceptional – both at home and overseas. Recently, our students got the chance to work in far-flung places like Brazil and Egypt.
Key highlights
- Accredited degree covering all aspects of the marine environment
- Optional subsidised scuba dive training
- Covers marine biodiversity, ocean acidification and climate change impacts
- Specialise in final year and contribute to real-world research
- Field trips in the UK and overseas, recently Brazil and Egypt
- Optional modules regularly updated to reflect latest staff research
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 120 — For this course, you'll need 120 UCAS points.
- BTEC: DDM — Additional entry requirements for this course TYPICAL OFFER 120 UCAS points A LEVELS BBB BTEC DDM Use UCAS’s calculator to work out your estimated points
Scholarships
Norman and Sheila Andrew Engineering Scholarship
UG International Fee Waivers - South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa
his award offers a £2,000 tuition fee discount for each year of study on a full-time undergraduate program.
Up to £2,000University of Hull Asia Studentship
This award is given as a £2,000 tuition fee discount against the cost of a full-time.
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Marine biologist
- Marine conservation officer
- Fisheries scientist
- Environmental consultant
- Aquarist
- Marine research technician
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 per year | International: £21,520 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Hull, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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