Black Futures Scholarship
University of Southampton · Undergraduate
- Available to all international students
- Open to your course

Offered by University of Southampton, the BSc (Hons) Biology and Marine Biology provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in sport and exercise science. Based in Southampton, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. About this course Explore the living world, from the molecular level through to entire ecosystems, study living organisms at several levels, and gain an understanding of biology from an evolutionary perspective. Based at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton (NOCS), one of the leading research centres globally for ocean science, you'll have the opportunity to undertake a balanced programme in both subjects and the opportunity to spend a significant amount of time on our 22m research vessel R.V. Callista, getting hands on experience out in the field. International tuition fees are £30,300 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 84% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,500 within three years, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.
| A-Level | ABB ABB including Biology (minimum grade B) and one further science subject. Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking. Preferred science subjects are Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology, Statistics, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geography and Geology. Where this offer is satisfied by including grades achieved in either Biology, Chemistry or Physics. Science practical components must be passed where applicable. |
| International Baccalaureate | 32 points Pass with overall score of 32 points, with 16 points required at higher level, including 5 points at Higher Level Biology and one further Higher Level science subject. Science subjects considered include Chemistry, Physics, Maths (Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation), Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Psychology, Statistics, Geography and Geology. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programmes (IBCP): The University of Southampton accepts the IBCP for entry to their degree programmes, recognising the value of combining academic skills with practical skills, providing a solid preparation for university level work. Offers will be made on the individual components of the IBCP. Applicants not taking the full IBCP but presenting with a combination of a Level 3 vocational qualification and IB Certificates may still be considered. Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements. Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information. |
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 67 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
International Student Fee
£30,300
per year
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.
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £25,500 | £29,500 | £32,000 |
| 3 years | £23,500 | £27,500 | £33,000 |
| 5 years | £28,000 | £34,500 | £41,500 |
UK subject average: £27,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 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: CAH26-01-06). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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University of Southampton · Undergraduate
University of Southampton · Undergraduate
University of Southampton · Undergraduate
University of Southampton · Undergraduate
University of Southampton · Undergraduate

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