UndergraduateMaster of ScienceUCAS: 7N16

Biology and Marine Biology

Name: Biology and Marine Biology
Price: 30300 GBP
Availability: InStock

University of Southampton

Southampton, England

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4 yearsDuration

£30,300Per Year (Intl)

£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary

82%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Southampton, the MSci Biology and Marine Biology provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Southampton, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. About this course Explore the living world, from the molecular level through to entire ecosystems. On your four-year integrated Biology and Marine Biology master's degree you'll 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. 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 £26,500 within three years, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics

Ecology and Conservation Biology

Evolutionary Biology

Marine Ecology and Oceanography

Physiology of Marine Organisms

Biodiversity and Taxonomy

Research Methods and Data Analysis

Marine Field Work and Research Project

UCAS Code:7N16

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

AAB to include Biology and one further science subject. A level science subjects considered include Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology, Statistics, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geography and Geology. Science practical components must be passed where applicable.

International Baccalaureate

34 points

Pass with overall score of 34 points, with 17 points required at higher level: including 5 and 6 points from Biology and from one further science subject. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (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.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£30,300

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£121,200

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 Southampton

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£23,000	£28,000	£32,000
3 years	£23,000	£26,500	£31,000
5 years	£29,500	£35,500	£45,000

UK subject average: £26,000 — 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

£26,500

UK average

£26,000

Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 37% above UK average salary

This course

£35,500

UK average

£26,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £9,000 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: CAH03-01-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working

5%Studying

10%Work & Study

10%Seeking Work

85%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 average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

76%

Overall

Teaching on my course

82%

Learning opportunities

75%

Assessment and feedback

59%

Academic support

83%

Organisation and management

76%

Learning resources

87%

Student voice

73%

Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2

95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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