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Marine Biology MSci (Hons)

University of Southampton

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  • Qualification

    Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)

  • Location

    Main Site - Highfield Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Develop a comprehensive understanding of global marine sciences and the biology of marine organisms and their relationship with their environment.On your four-year integrated masters you will develop your understanding in a progressive fashion, adding knowledge and practical skills over time from work in the laboratory, field, and on board our research vessels. Our unique fieldwork locations will offer you the opportunity to broaden your field research in the UK and abroad.You will study at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton (NOCS), one of the world’s largest centres devoted to research, teaching and technology development in ocean and Earth science.Join an Ocean Science community ranked 1st in the UK and 4th globally in the academic rankings among world universities, Shanghai Ranking, Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (Oceanography), 2022.This degree is accredited by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST).

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 27,400per year

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University information

University of Southampton

University of Southampton

University of Southampton

  • University League Table

    20th

  • Campus address

    University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1BJ, England

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Southampton is proud of its inclusive global community and welcomes students from over 130 countries.
As a truly global university, Southampton has many opportunities for students to develop intercultural skills through its wide variety of clubs and societies.
Specialist careers support and paid year in employment and internship opportunities prepare international students for their future.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    27th out of 94 3

    14th out of 30 8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    150 66%

    29th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    34th

    28

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.03 76%

    60th

    19

  • Entry standards

    / Max 229
    145 63%

    17th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    19th

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.95 74%

    27th

    4

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