Marine Biology with a Foundation Year
Swansea UniversityCourse Overview
The BSc (Hons) Marine Biology with a Foundation Year at Swansea University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding living systems. Based in Swansea, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. If you don’t quite have the grades needed to enter the BSc Marine Biology programme, then this 4-year undergraduate degree, which includes an integrated Foundation Year, could be for you. A Foundation Year is a great way to gain the knowledge and skills needed to embark on to the BSc Marine Biology programme; you will be introduced to key themes of study, as well as having many opportunities to pick up new study skills that will be of use to you throughout your time at Swansea University. The Foundation Year is also flexible, and allows you to enter any of our Biosciences programmes on comp... A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £22,500 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | ABB - BBB To include Biology, Human Biology or equivalent. |
| International Baccalaureate | 32 points To include 5 in Higher Level Biology or Human Biology |
| UCAS Points | 120 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 64 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£23,100
per year
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.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Swansea University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £21,000 | £22,500 | £25,500 |
| 3 years | £17,000 | £22,500 | £26,000 |
| 5 years | £23,500 | £27,500 | £32,000 |
UK subject average: £24,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5
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
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Student Satisfaction
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