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Marine Sciences Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelors & Masters
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | City | |||
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Marine Environmental Science BSc (Hons) | University of Portsmouth | 73% | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £18300 | 122 | Portsmouth | On campus Full-time |
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Marine Science with Study Abroad BSc (Hons) | University of Exeter | 92% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £25000 | 152 | Exeter | On campus Full-time |
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Marine Sciences with a Placement Year BSc | University of East Anglia | 76% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £21800 £22800 | 128 | Norwich | On campus Full-time |
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Marine Science BSc (Hons) | University of the Highlands and Islands | 100% | 10% | 5% | £9000 | £13620 | 140 | Inverness | On campus Full-time |
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Marine Science MSc | University of East Anglia | 76% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £21800 £22800 | 128 | Norwich | On campus Full-time |
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Marine Science with Professional Placement BSc (Hons) | University of Exeter | 92% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £25000 | 152 | Exeter | On campus Full-time |
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Marine Sciences BSc | University of East Anglia | 76% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £21800 £22800 | 128 | Norwich | On campus Full-time |
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Marine Science BSc (Hons) | University of Exeter | 92% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £25000 | 152 | Exeter | On campus Full-time |
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Marine Sciences with a Year Abroad MSc | University of East Anglia | 76% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £21800 £22800 | 128 | Norwich | On campus Full-time |
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Marine Environmental Studies BSc (Hons) | Bangor University | 72% | 0% | 0% | £9000 | - | 123 | Bangor | On campus Full-time |
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Ocean Science and Marine Conservation BSc (Hons) | Plymouth University | 86% | 0% | 5% | - | - | 99 | Plymouth | On campus Full-time |
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Marine Ecosystem Management MSc | University of St Andrews | 86% | 0% | 5% | £9900 | £24240 | 99 | St Andrews | On campus Full-time |
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Marine Environment and Resources MSc | University of Southampton | 86% | 0% | 5% | £4320 | £9130 | 99 | Southampton | On campus Full-time |
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Marine Science with optional placement year BSc (Hons) | Ulster University | 86% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £15360 | 99 | Coleraine | On campus Full-time |
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Marine Sciences PhD | Newcastle University | 86% | 0% | 5% | - | - | 99 | Newcastle | On campus Full-time |
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Marine Environmental Protection MSc | Bangor University | 86% | 0% | 5% | - | - | 99 | Bangor | On campus Full-time |
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Marine Ecosystems and Governance MRes | Newcastle University | 86% | 0% | 5% | - | - | 99 | Newcastle | On campus Full-time |
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Marine Conservation MSc | University of Aberdeen | 86% | 0% | 5% | - | - | 99 | Aberdeen | On campus Full-time |
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Applied Marine Science MRes | Plymouth University | 86% | 0% | 5% | - | - | 99 | Plymouth | On campus Full-time |
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Engineering and Science in the Marine Environment PhD | Newcastle University | 86% | 0% | 5% | - | - | 99 | Newcastle | On campus Full-time |
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Marine Environmental Management MSc | University of Exeter | 86% | 0% | 5% | - | - | 99 | Exeter | On campus Full-time |
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Technology in the Marine Environment MRes | Newcastle University | 86% | 0% | 5% | - | - | 99 | Newcastle | On campus Full-time |
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International Marine Environmental Consultancy (IMEC) PgDip | Newcastle University | 86% | 0% | 5% | - | - | 99 | Newcastle | On campus Full-time |
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Marine Conservation MSc (PG) | Plymouth University | 86% | 0% | 5% | - | - | 99 | Plymouth | On campus Full-time |
Salary
Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students
Salary of all UK Graduates of Marine Sciences
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £23000 | £24496 | £28785 |
25-75 percentile range | £19969 - £26572 | £19181 - £30313 | £22339 - £36076 |
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Marine Sciences courses in the UK
All Marine Sciences courses in the UK
Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22767 | £25060 | £29728 |
25-75 percentile range | £19569 - £25841 | £20394 - £30361 | £23830 - £36891 |
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
Jobs & Career Perspectives
Career perspectives for Marine Sciences
15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
Current jobs
Among graduates of Marine Sciences who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
Typical employers for graduates of Marine Sciences
- Higher Education Institutions
- Engineering Companies
- Fisheries and Aquaculture Organisations
- Marine Environmental Consultancies
- Pollution and Water Control Companies
- Public Bodies
- Marine Research Laboratories
- Museums and Aquariums
Specialisations within Marine Sciences
- Phycology
- Ichthyology
- Invertebrate Zoology
- Marine Mammalogy
- Fishery Biology
- Marine Biotechnology
- Marine Microbiology
- Marine Ecology
Jobs of graduates of Marine Sciences (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Marine Sciences at Imperial College of Science
45% | Natural and social science professionals |
15% | Finance Professionals |
10% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
5% | Engineering professionals |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Marine Sciences
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Marine Sciences, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
FAQ
Marine Sciences is the study of the coastal environment and mariculture.
The median salary of graduates of Marine Sciences was £23000 15 months after graduation, £24496 3 years after graduation and £28785 5 years after graduation.
- The following degrees are offered for Marine Sciences studies:
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc (Hons)
- Bachelor of Science - BSc
- Master of Science - MSc
- Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
- Master of Philosophy - MPhil
- Master of Research - MRes
- Master of Science (Postgraduate) - MSc (PG)
- PhD with Integrated Study - PhD
- Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
Marine Science - BSc (Hons) at University of the Highlands and Islands received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey 2022 with a rating of 100 out of 100 among 10 respondents.