Program Overview

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Marine Biology

Overview

Climate change, pollution, and unsustainable fishing are just some of the many challenges facing marine life today. Our BSc (Hons) Marine Biology will enable you to gain a systematic understanding of key aspects of the marine environment, including the animals, as well as a detailed insight into the industry that relies on it.

Course Details

Attendance

• Full-time
• With placement
• Part-time

Course Duration

• Three years
• Four years (with placement)
• Six years (part-time)

Next Enrolment

• September 2025

Introduction

Our BSc (Hons) Marine Biology is the first of its kind in the North-West, striking a fine balance between theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Through our supportive learning environment, you will gain a systematic understanding of key aspects of the marine environment, along with a rigorous insight into the industry that depends on it.

Course Accreditations

• Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology

What You Will Study

Year One

• Introduction to Marine Biology
• Genes to Ecosystems
• Biological Skills
• Study Skills for Marine Biology
• Biodiversity
• Global Distribution of Wildlife

Year Two

• Ocean Challenges
• Animal Evolution (Marine and Wildlife)
• Conservation Biology
• Coastal Management
• Research Skills
• Data Science

Year Three

• Fisheries Science
• Marine Biotechnology
• Applied Aquatic Biology
• Choose one option from:
  • Final Year Project with Science Communication and Professional Skills (HANS)
  • Final Year Project and Professional Skills
  • Environmental Geographical Information Systems
  • Diving for Marine Conservation
  • Mitigating Climate Change

Learning Experience

The co-creation of knowledge is an overarching learning and teaching strategy at Salford. We encourage you to see yourself as a producer of knowledge and a collaborator in your learning experience.

• Lectures
• Seminars and tutorials
• Laboratory practicals

Assessment

Assessment strategies are designed to develop your skills for future employability and assessment success.

• Research projects
• Laboratory reports
• Essays
• Literature reviews
• Data analysis
• Presentations

Facilities

As a marine biology student, you will be based in our advanced, integrated teaching laboratory known as the Bodmer Lab.

Industry Collaboration and Research

Many of our academics and technicians who support your course also deliver collaborative, interdisciplinary, high-impact work in a range of bioscience issues and challenges.

Employment and Stats

Employment

The course is designed to help you to develop a range of personal and professional skills which will make you highly-employable.

Further Study

You might find you want to learn more about biosciences. Building on our scientific expertise, we offer a range of postgraduate courses that can take your interests and career opportunities further.

Requirements

Applicant Profile

You should be interested in the study of the marine environment and processes, its biodiversity, challenges faced and management.

English Language Requirements

If you are an international student and not from a majority English speaking country, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with no element below 5.5.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.

Standard Entry Requirements

• UCAS tariff points: 104 - 112
• A level: 104 - 112 UCAS points including a grade C at A2 Biology
• BTEC National Diploma: DMM in a suitable science subject, which must include biology
• BTEC Higher National Diploma: Possible entry to year 3
• T Level: 120 UCAS points in T Level Science
• Foundation Degree: Possible entry to year 3
• Scottish Highers: 104 - 112 UCAS points including Higher Level Biology
• Irish Leaving Certificate: 104 - 112 UCAS points including Higher Level Biology
• European Baccalaureate: Pass in Diploma of at least 60% including at least one science subject
• International Baccalaureate: 30 points including grade 4 in Higher Level Biology
• Access to HE: 104-112 UCAS points from QAA Approved Access Science Course, must include Biology
• GCSE: English language and mathematics at grade C or 4 or above

Tuition Fees

• Full-time home: £9,535 per year
• Full-time international: £17,650 per year
• Part-time: Part-time fees will be calculated on a pro rata basis

Additional Costs

• All national field trips are funded by the University, but you may need to consider additional costs such as food during day trips and spending money.
• For the international field trip (as part of the optional module Diving for Marine Conservation) you will also be subsidised by the University, but a major contribution to flights and in-country costs will apply.