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UndergraduateMaster of ScienceUCAS: BB97
Tropical Marine Biology (Integrated Masters) (Including Year Abroad)
University of EssexColchester, England
5 yearsDuration
£24,360Per Year (Intl)
£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of Essex, the MSci Tropical Marine Biology (Integrated Masters) (Including Year Abroad) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Colchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. The MSci Tropical Marine Biology is a three-year degree, extendable to four with an optional year in placement or abroad. You’ll gain advanced tropical marine biology theory and develop a range of practical and professional skills needed to be a tropical marine scientist. By studying an integrated course, you’ll start at undergraduate level and graduate with a Masters-level qualification. WHY THIS COURSE The MSci Tropical Marine Biology lets you discover marine ecosystems from the poles to the tropical reefs of the Pacific, Indian and Atlantic Oceans. International tuition fees are £24,360 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 71% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 72% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Marine Ecology and Ecosystem Dynamics
Tropical Coral Reef Systems
Coastal Zone Management and Conservation
Marine Biodiversity and Evolution
Oceanography and Physical Marine Processes
Research Methods in Marine Science
Population Dynamics and Fisheries Management
Masters Research Project in Marine Biology
UCAS Code:BB97
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| 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 | 60 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£24,360
per year
Total Course Cost (5 years)£121,800
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 — University of Essex
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £26,000 | £28,500 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £19,500 | £24,000 | £28,000 |
| 5 years | £24,000 | £29,500 | £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
£24,000
UK average
£24,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 20% above UK average salary
This course
£29,500
UK average
£24,500
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
68%Working
4%Studying
20%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
43%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
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
91%
Overall
Teaching on my course
93%Learning opportunities
97%Assessment and feedback
94%Academic support
96%Organisation and management
81%Learning resources
90%Student voice
85%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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