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Bangor University · Undergraduate
- Available to all international students
- Open to your course
4 yearsDuration
£20,000Per Year (Intl)
£22,000Avg. Graduate Salary
77%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Bangor University, the MSci Marine Biology and Zoology provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Bangor, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. This is a 4-year course designed specifically for students who want to gain a really in-depth understanding of the subject. During the first three years, you will follow an same degree course structure as for Marine Biology and Zoology BSc. In the fourth year you will carry out a substantial piece of research which forms your final year dissertation. 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 77% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £23,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Fundamentals of Zoology and Animal Diversity
Marine Ecology and Oceanography
Evolutionary Biology and Systematics
Aquatic Microbiology and Parasitology
Animal Physiology and Behaviour
Conservation Biology and Fisheries Management
Research Methods and Scientific Communication
Marine Biology Dissertation Project
UCAS Code:C169
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 128 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 56 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£20,000
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£80,000
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 — Bangor University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £21,000 | £22,000 | £25,000 |
| 3 years | £18,000 | £23,500 | £28,000 |
| 5 years | £22,000 | £26,500 | £35,500 |
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▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£24,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£24,500
Salary trend: ↑ up £3,000 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
55%Working
20%Studying
15%Work & Study
35%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 dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
74%
Overall
Teaching on my course
77%Learning opportunities
73%Assessment and feedback
66%Academic support
75%Organisation and management
73%Learning resources
87%Student voice
68%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About Bangor University
Bangor University offers Marine Biology and Zoology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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