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UndergraduateMaster of BiologyUCAS: C06F

Marine and Freshwater Biology

Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth, Wales
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5 yearsDuration
£20,715Per Year (Intl)
£23,500Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The MBiol (Hons) Marine and Freshwater Biology at Aberystwyth University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding living systems. Based in Aberystwyth, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. .This five-year course includes an integrated foundation year, after which the syllabus follows that of the standard four-year course, MBiol Marine and Freshwater Biology (C169). After completing the foundation year, the course will follow the same syllabus as BSc Marine and Freshwater Biology (C164), which is then followed by an additional year of study, after which you will graduate with a Masters-level qualification. This course has attained advanced accreditation from the Royal Society of 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 93% 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

Aquatic Ecology and Ecosystems
Freshwater Biology and Conservation
Marine Biology and Oceanography
Sampling and Field Techniques
Aquatic Physiology and Adaptation
Population Dynamics and Community Ecology
Research Methods and Data Analysis
Dissertation in Marine and Freshwater Biology
UCAS Code:C06F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points48

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,715

per year

Total Course Cost (5 years)£103,575

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 GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper 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
20%Work & Study
40%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

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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