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Marine Sciences Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelor's & Master's
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | City | ||||
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Marine Environmental Science BSc (Hons) | University of Portsmouth | 69% | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £18300 | 87 | Portsmouth | On campus Full-time | |
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Marine Environment and Resources MSc | University of Southampton | 75% | 4% | 1% | £4320 | £9130 | 102 | Southampton | On campus Full-time | |
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Marine Science MSc | University of East Anglia | 81% | 10% | 0% | £9250 | £21800 £22800 | 153 | Norwich | On campus Full-time | |
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Marine Sciences with a Year Abroad MSc | University of East Anglia | 81% | 10% | 0% | £9250 | £21800 £22800 | 153 | Norwich | On campus Full-time | |
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Marine Science with Study Abroad BSc (Hons) | University of Exeter | 94% | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £25000 | 144 | Exeter | On campus Full-time | |
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Marine Science BSc (Hons) | University of the Highlands and Islands | 100% | 0% | 0% | £9000 | £13620 | 100 | Inverness | On campus Full-time | |
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Marine Science with optional placement year BSc (Hons) | Ulster University | 100% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £15360 | 100 | Coleraine | On campus Full-time | |
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Marine Science with Professional Placement BSc (Hons) | University of Exeter | 94% | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £25000 | 144 | Exeter | On campus Full-time | |
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Marine Science BSc (Hons) | University of Exeter | 94% | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £25000 | 144 | Exeter | On campus Full-time | |
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Marine Sciences with a Placement Year BSc | University of East Anglia | 81% | 10% | 0% | £9250 | £21800 £22800 | 153 | Norwich | On campus Full-time | |
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Marine Sciences BSc | University of East Anglia | 81% | 10% | 0% | £9250 | £21800 £22800 | 153 | Norwich | On campus Full-time | |
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Marine Ecosystem Management MSc | University of St Andrews | - | - | - | £9900 | £24240 | - | St Andrews | On campus Full-time | |
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Marine Environmental Management MSc | University of Exeter | - | - | - | - | - | - | Exeter | On campus Full-time | |
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International Marine Environmental Consultancy (IMEC) PgDip | Newcastle University | - | - | - | - | - | - | Newcastle | On campus Full-time | |
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Marine Environmental Protection MSc | Bangor University | - | - | - | - | - | - | Bangor | On campus Full-time | |
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Marine Environmental Studies BSc (Hons) | Bangor University | 98% | 0% | 5% | £9000 | - | 103 | Bangor | On campus Full-time | |
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Marine Conservation MSc | University of Aberdeen | 98% | 0% | 5% | - | - | 103 | Aberdeen | On campus Full-time | |
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Marine Conservation MSc (PG) | Plymouth University | 98% | 0% | 5% | - | - | 103 | Plymouth | On campus Full-time | |
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Ocean Science and Marine Conservation BSc (Hons) | Plymouth University | 75% | 4% | 1% | - | - | 102 | Plymouth | On campus Full-time | |
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Engineering and Science in the Marine Environment PhD | Newcastle University | 75% | 4% | 1% | - | - | 102 | Newcastle | On campus Full-time | |
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Applied Marine Science MSc (PG) | Plymouth University | 81% | 10% | 0% | - | - | 153 | Plymouth | On campus Full-time | |
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Marine Ecosystems and Governance MRes | Newcastle University | 81% | 10% | 0% | - | - | 153 | Newcastle | On campus Full-time | |
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Technology in the Marine Environment MRes | Newcastle University | 81% | 10% | 0% | - | - | 153 | Newcastle | On campus Full-time | |
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Marine Sciences MPhil | Newcastle University | 81% | 10% | 0% | - | - | 153 | Newcastle | On campus Full-time |
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Student Reviews
Overall student satisfaction
82
/100
5151 students of Marine Sciences in the UK replied
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
Source: National Student Survey NSS 2021
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 | £22593 | £22910 | £26699 |
25-75 percentile range | £19101 - £26635 | £17239 - £29571 | £20463 - £33631 |
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Aug 2, 2021
All Marine Sciences courses of UK
All Marine Sciences courses of 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 | £22267 | £24414 | £28299 |
25-75 percentile range | £18977 - £25935 | £18600 - £29791 | £21771 - £34096 |
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Sep 29, 2021
All courses of UK
All courses of UK
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 Sep 29, 2021
All courses of UK
All courses of UK
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.
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
Work is meaningful
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Sep 29, 2021
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
Required skill level of job after 15 months
Among graduates of Marine Sciences who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number of highly skilled vs non-highly skilled jobs (Unistats).
% Skilled jobs
Jobs of graduates of Marine Sciences (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Marine Sciences at Imperial College of Science
25% | Natural and social science professionals |
20% | Information Technology Professionals |
20% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
20% | Engineering professionals |
5% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
5% | Research and Development (RandD) and Other Research Professi |
5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
5% | Protective service occupations |
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Sep 29, 2021
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Marine Sciences
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Sep 29, 2021
All courses of UK
All courses of UK
Do you not fulfill the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements?
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Marine Sciences.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Marine Sciences.
FAQ
- The following degrees are offered for Marine Sciences studies:
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc (Hons)
- Master of Science - MSc
- Bachelor of Science - BSc
- Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
- Master of Science (Postgraduate) - MSc (PG)
- PhD with Integrated Study - PhD
- Master of Research - MRes
- Master of Philosophy - MPhil
- Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
The median salary of graduates of Marine Sciences was £22593 15 months after graduation, £22910 3 years after graduation and £26699 5 years after graduation.
Marine Science with optional placement year at Ulster University received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey year with a rating of 100 out of 100 among 16 respondents.