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Marine Biology with Foundation Year

University of Salford

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University of Salford
UCAS CODE: C163

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Peel Park Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary


Climate change, pollution and unsustainable fishing are just some of the many challenges facing marine life. Join the fight to protect complex ocean ecosystems by building relevant knowledge and skills to make a difference with our BSc (Hons) Marine Biology with Foundation Year degree.

Our oceans are filled with delicate ecosystems and amazing wildlife - but all of this is in danger. With climate change highlighting the greater need for action to address the human impact on precious ecosystems, seize this opportunity to develop the skills to manage and preserve our oceans.


Build in-demand scientific knowledge and skills

This foundation year pathway is recommended if you want to study the full honours degree, but don’t meet the direct entry requirements. On successful completion of the foundation year, you will be ready to progress on to our full BSc (Hons) Marine Biology degree, which is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. Continuing your studies for three further years – or four, if you choose to include an industry placement – you will build knowledge of key biological processes, biodiversity and ecosystems, while building practical skills in our Bodmer laboratories and through field work. In your final year, you will complete a research project based on a subject topic of your choice and gain specialist knowledge in fisheries science and marine biotechnology.


Get closer to industry

Focusing on real-world issues, we put fieldwork at the heart of your learning experience. In recent years, students have taken part in residential trips to Cumbria, Scotland, Shropshire and Honduras. Once you have progressed onto the full BSc Marine Biology degree, you will have the option to include an industry placement between years two and three. Previous Marine Biology students have experienced placements with organisations such as Operation Wallacea (various destinations worldwide) and Archipelagos (Greece), studying charismatic animals like sea turtles and marine mammals.


Features

• Build your knowledge with our foundation year ready to progress to the full BSc (Hons) Marine Biology degree
• Experience residential field trips opportunities
• Choose to include an industry placement and gain real-world context for your studies
• Part-time study option availableThis course is not open to international students.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

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University of Salford

University of Salford

  • University League Table

    66th

  • Campus address

    Peel Park, University of Salford, 43 Crescent, Salford, Greater Manchester, M5 4WT, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    63rd out of 87 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 225
    117 52%

    48th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    59.0 59%

    72nd

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.15 79%

    45th

    16

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