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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C161

Marine Biology

Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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3 yearsDuration
£30,700Per Year (Intl)
£23,500Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Newcastle University, the BSc (Hons) Marine Biology provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Our Marine Biology BSc Honours degree provides you with a holistic understanding of human interaction with the marine environment. You learn about invertebrates, fish, seabirds and marine mammals, as well as plants, algae and cyanobacteria. You also explore the chemical and physical properties of the oceans and their impact on marine life. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Marine Ecology and Conservation
Invertebrate Biology and Diversity
Fish Biology and Physiology
Marine Mammals and Seabirds
Oceanography: Physical and Chemical
Marine Microbiology and Phycology
Human Impacts on Marine Systems
Marine Biology Research Methods and Project
UCAS Code:C161
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

To include Biology or Human Biology and another science subject from: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Psychology, IT and PE. General Studies and Critical Thinking are excluded. Chemistry preferred at A/AS level but not essential. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A levels, we require a pass in the practical element. Mathematics required at GCSE (minimum grade B or 6).

International Baccalaureate

32 points

32 points preferably including Biology at Higher Level Grade 6. Chemistry preferred at Higher Level but not essential. Mathematics or Mathematical Studies and Chemistry required at Standard Level grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£30,700

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£92,100

Home Student Fee

£9,790

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 — Newcastle University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£21,000£23,500£27,500
3 years£20,500£25,000£29,000
5 years£25,000£31,000£37,000

UK subject average: £26,000 — 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
£25,000
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 19% above UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£26,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 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: CAH03-01-02). 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
10%Work & Study
60%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
88%
Learning opportunities
84%
Assessment and feedback
64%
Academic support
91%
Organisation and management
77%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
61%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Newcastle University

Newcastle University offers Marine Biology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#18UK Ranking
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