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UndergraduateMaster of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C165

Marine Biology with Professional Studies

Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, Northern Ireland
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5 yearsDuration
£25,300Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
92%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in biological sciences with the Msci (Hon) Marine Biology with Professional Studies at Queen's University Belfast. Based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 5-year full-time structure. UG extended MSci degree in Marine Biology with Professional Studies. ‘The oceans are a key element for the existence of life on Earth. 97% of all the water on Earth, and 99% of the habitable space on this planet, is in the ocean’ (source: NASA). International tuition fees are £25,300 per year, home/UK fees are £4,750 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, and a 100% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Marine Ecology and Biodiversity
Oceanography and Physical Processes
Marine Physiology and Adaptation
Marine Microbiology and Biogeochemistry
Conservation Biology and Management
Marine Resources and Sustainability
Research Methods and Data Analysis
Professional Practice and Industry Placement
UCAS Code:C165
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB - AAA

A-level Biology or Double Award Science required. A-level General Studies and Critical Thinking are normally excluded from offers. However, the grade achieved may be taken into account when results are published in August and may be used in a tie-break situation.

International Baccalaureate

34 - 36 points

6,6,6/6,6,5 to include Higher Level Biology.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic69

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£25,300

per year

Total Course Cost (5 years)£126,500

Home Student Fee

£4,750

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 — Queen's University Belfast

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,500£28,000£30,000

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

Official Data

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

💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
15%Studying
15%Work & Study
70%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
92%
Learning opportunities
90%
Assessment and feedback
78%
Academic support
82%
Organisation and management
82%
Learning resources
96%
Student voice
76%
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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About Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast offers Marine Biology with Professional Studies as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#174QS World
#26UK Ranking
25,080+Students
223+Courses
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