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Marine Science with Study Abroad

University of Exeter

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University of Exeter

Course options

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Penryn Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Overview
Study marine science in Cornwall’s distinctive and diverse marine environment
Graduate with training in physical, biological, geological and environmental marine science through practical, hands-on modules
Develop a strong core knowledge of oceanography which encompasses mathematical, coding, data analysis, writing, research, and field skills including conducting research at sea
Gain access to leading research groups including Exeter Marine as you develop pure and applied marine sciences research projects
Boost your employability with placement opportunities within the offshore sector and marine and environmental agencies.
Course content
Marine Science is the holistic study of our oceans and their relationship with the Earth’s geology, atmosphere, polar ice and marine life. The BSc Marine Science programme at Exeter covers a broad range of disciplines from physical oceanography, marine biology, marine biogeochemistry, geology, climate science and marine renewable energy to marine resource governance, oceans and human health, and law.
In this way, you will gain a truly interdisciplinary flavour with modules from several other departments contributing to both core and optional modules, including from: Ecology and Conservation, Law, Camborne School of Mines, and Renewable Energy Engineering. And what better place to study Marine Science than in Cornwall, with its beautiful coastal and varied marine environment.
Your first year equips you with core material relating to fundamental areas of marine science – physical/dynamical, biological and geological oceanography – and strengthens your fundamental data analysis, maths and field work capability.
The second year introduces optional modules that enable you to tailor your course to begin to specialise in one or two of the sub-components, and the third year provides you with research-led modules and a marine research project in the sub-component of your choice.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 30,900per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Exeter

University of Exeter

  • University League Table

    11th

  • Campus address

    Streatham Campus, Northcote House, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4QJ, United Kingdom

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Exeter is a historic cathedral city with UNESCO City of Literature status, and Cornwall has a unique ecology with a rich history of scientific innovation.
Students will find engaged, inclusive, and safe communities, with plenty of opportunities to make lifelong friends from all over the world.
Regular visits to international schools and education exhibitions, plus airport pick-up and international buddy schemes to help students arrive and settle in.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    21st out of 91 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    163 75%

    18th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    75.0 75%

    41st

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.07 77%

    49th

    14

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