UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C166

Marine and Freshwater Biology (with integrated year in industry)

Name: Marine and Freshwater Biology (with integrated year in industry)
Price: 20715 GBP
Availability: InStock

Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth, Wales

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4 yearsDuration

£20,715Per Year (Intl)

£23,500Avg. Graduate Salary

93%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Aberystwyth University, the BSc (Hons) Marine and Freshwater Biology (with integrated year in industry) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Aberystwyth, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. The BSc Marine and Freshwater Biology degree at Aberystwyth University is one of only a few nationally to provide you with an integrated catchment to ocean understanding of the biology, ecology and stressors affecting these intimately interconnected ecosystems. This is crucial, given that they support some of the most threatened species and habitats on the planet. Situated on the coast of Cardigan Bay, Aberystwyth is one of the best places in the UK to study marine and freshwater biology. International tuition fees are £20,715 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Freshwater Ecology and Limnology

Marine Biology and Oceanography

Aquatic Sampling and Field Techniques

Applied Conservation Biology

Ecosystem Management and Restoration

Aquatic Animal Physiology

Data Analysis and Scientific Communication

Research Project in Aquatic Science

UCAS Code:C166

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB - BCC

To include B in A-level Biology.

International Baccalaureate

28 - 30 points

To include 5 points in Biology at Higher Level.

UCAS Points

104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,715

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£82,860

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Aberystwyth University

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£21,000	£23,500	£25,000
3 years	£15,500	£21,000	£25,500
5 years	£22,500	£28,000	£32,500

UK subject average: £24,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course

UK average

Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 14% below UK average salary

This course

£21,000

UK average

£24,500

Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 14% above UK average salary

This course

£28,000

UK average

£24,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH03-01-03). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working

20%Studying

15%Work & Study

10%Seeking Work

50%Professional Jobs

Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

88%

Overall

Teaching on my course

93%

Learning opportunities

87%

Assessment and feedback

85%

Academic support

90%

Organisation and management

93%

Learning resources

91%

Student voice

80%

Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2

100%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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