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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C168
Marine Biology with Foundation Year
University of PlymouthPlymouth, England
5 yearsDuration
£19,200Per Year (Intl)
£23,000Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BSc (Hons) Marine Biology with Foundation Year at University of Plymouth is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding living systems. Based in Plymouth, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. Interested in marine biology but lack the usual qualifications? This four-year degree includes a foundation year to build your study skills and scientific knowledge, helping you confidently progress into the full honours course. Learn from the best We're at the forefront of knowledge in how marine organisms are composed, function, evolve and interact within ecosystems. 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 £20,500 within three years, and a 90% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Learn from the best
From the laboratory to field
Facing global challenges
This course is for you if...
UCAS Code:C168
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| International Baccalaureate | 24 points 24 points achieved to include H4 in Biology English and Maths accepted within. |
| UCAS Points | 32 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£19,200
per year
Total Course Cost (5 years)£96,000
Home Student Fee
£19,200
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees and funding Tuition fees Tuition fee price changes The Government has announced that tuition fees from Academic Year 28/29 onwards will be subject to automatic annual inflationary increases, which we believe will be at a similar rate to the recent annual increases to fees, and may continue to be inflation based. The University may increase annual tuition fees in line with the Student Contract and the maximum tuition fee caps set by the Government from time to time.We understand that clarity
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Plymouth
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £20,000 | £23,000 | £28,000 |
| 3 years | £15,500 | £20,500 | £23,500 |
| 5 years | £21,500 | £25,000 | £30,500 |
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▼ 16% below UK average salary
This course
£20,500
UK average
£24,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£24,500
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 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: CAH03-01-03). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
25%Working
10%Studying
40%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
40%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
85%
Overall
Teaching on my course
93%Learning opportunities
87%Assessment and feedback
74%Academic support
87%Organisation and management
83%Learning resources
91%Student voice
78%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
93%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth offers Marine Biology with Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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