Marine Sciences Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelors & Masters

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Marine Environmental Science BSc (Hons) University of Portsmouth 73% 5% 10% £9250 £18300 122 Portsmouth On campus Full-time
Marine Science with Study Abroad BSc (Hons) University of Exeter 92% 0% 5% £9250 £25000 152 Exeter On campus Full-time
Marine Sciences with a Placement Year BSc University of East Anglia 76% 0% 5% £9250 £21800 £22800 128 Norwich On campus Full-time
Marine Science BSc (Hons) University of the Highlands and Islands 100% 10% 5% £9000 £13620 140 Inverness On campus Full-time
Marine Science MSc University of East Anglia 76% 0% 5% £9250 £21800 £22800 128 Norwich On campus Full-time
Marine Science with Professional Placement BSc (Hons) University of Exeter 92% 0% 5% £9250 £25000 152 Exeter On campus Full-time
Marine Sciences BSc University of East Anglia 76% 0% 5% £9250 £21800 £22800 128 Norwich On campus Full-time
Marine Science BSc (Hons) University of Exeter 92% 0% 5% £9250 £25000 152 Exeter On campus Full-time
Marine Sciences with a Year Abroad MSc University of East Anglia 76% 0% 5% £9250 £21800 £22800 128 Norwich On campus Full-time
Marine Environmental Studies BSc (Hons) Bangor University 72% 0% 0% £9000 - 123 Bangor On campus Full-time
Ocean Science and Marine Conservation BSc (Hons) Plymouth University 86% 0% 5% - - 99 Plymouth On campus Full-time
Marine Ecosystem Management MSc University of St Andrews 86% 0% 5% £9900 £24240 99 St Andrews On campus Full-time
Marine Environment and Resources MSc University of Southampton 86% 0% 5% £4320 £9130 99 Southampton On campus Full-time
Marine Science with optional placement year BSc (Hons) Ulster University 86% 0% 5% £9250 £15360 99 Coleraine On campus Full-time
Marine Sciences PhD Newcastle University 86% 0% 5% - - 99 Newcastle On campus Full-time
Marine Environmental Protection MSc Bangor University 86% 0% 5% - - 99 Bangor On campus Full-time
Marine Ecosystems and Governance MRes Newcastle University 86% 0% 5% - - 99 Newcastle On campus Full-time
Marine Conservation MSc University of Aberdeen 86% 0% 5% - - 99 Aberdeen On campus Full-time
Applied Marine Science MRes Plymouth University 86% 0% 5% - - 99 Plymouth On campus Full-time
Engineering and Science in the Marine Environment PhD Newcastle University 86% 0% 5% - - 99 Newcastle On campus Full-time
Marine Environmental Management MSc University of Exeter 86% 0% 5% - - 99 Exeter On campus Full-time
Technology in the Marine Environment MRes Newcastle University 86% 0% 5% - - 99 Newcastle On campus Full-time
International Marine Environmental Consultancy (IMEC) PgDip Newcastle University 86% 0% 5% - - 99 Newcastle On campus Full-time
Marine Conservation MSc (PG) Plymouth University 86% 0% 5% - - 99 Plymouth On campus Full-time
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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
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

Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
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.

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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.

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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

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Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Marine Sciences

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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.