University of Plymouth

MSci (Hons) Marine Biology

University of PlymouthPlymouth, United Kingdom

Course overview

Join a renowned marine biology degree and advance your research skills with access to some of Europe’s best marine facilities and a stunning coastline.

Key highlights

  • Access to some of Europe's best marine facilities
  • Develops advanced research skills in marine biology
  • Study alongside a stunning coastline for marine fieldwork
  • Optional placement year available

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 128 — Our typical offer 128 UCAS points You may be eligible for a contextual offer Contextual offers: Typically, the contextual offer for this course is 8 points below the advertised tariff .
  • GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English, Mathematics
  • BTEC: DDD — BTEC RQF National Extended Diploma
  • International Baccalaureate: 33 — overall, to include

Scholarships

  • Early Payment Discount

    In addition to any scholarship students may be eligible for, we are offering students a £500 discount off the first year’s tuition fees.

    Up to £500
  • International Undergraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

    Students will receive £4,000 off tuition fees in their first year of study, £1,000 off tuition fees in the second year and £1,000 off in the final year of study

Careers this course leads to

  • Marine biologist
  • Marine conservation officer
  • Research scientist
  • Fisheries scientist
  • Environmental consultant
  • Aquarium biologist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £19,200 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 Plymouth, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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