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Marine Biology

Entry requirements


A level

B,C,C-B,B,C

The Department requires one of the following subjects as essential for entry: GCE A Level: Biology, Applied Science

Access to HE (Science) Diploma, to include 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

26

including 5 in HL Biology

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H3,H3,H3,H3,H4

including H3 in Biology

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DMM

BTEC Extended Diploma (Marine Biology, Applied Science or Animal Management): DMM

Scottish Higher

B,B,B,B

including Biology

T Level

M

T Level must be in Science

UCAS Tariff

112

About this course


Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Marine biology

Preserve, understand and protect our rich oceans. Gain the advanced theory and practical skills that are essential for working in the field of Marine Biology.

This degree aims to provide graduates with a broad understanding of the fundamental aspects of the biology of life as well as more specialised aspects such as fisheries, marine animal behaviour, conservation genetics and marine pollution. You will be taught a broad degree, exploring genetics, physiology, biodiversity and behaviour.

Graduates will be equipped with relevant and evidenced competency in the application of marine biology to practical settings, providing access to a wide range of employment opportunities or postgraduate level study.

Our staff have both national and international research, industry and consultancy experience, and are well connected to a number of marine biology organisations, working with them to develop extracurricular activities, such as beach cleans and volunteering for marine conservation projects.

The University is in close proximity to the Dee Estuary which comprises the marine areas of The Dee Estuary Special Protection Area (SPA) and Dee Estuary / Aber Dyfrdwy Special Area of Conservation (SAC) with internationally important wetland species.

Students will visit a range of local habitats and have the option to go overseas to undertake field work on a tropical coral reef.

Modules

For the latest example of curriculum availability on this course please refer to the University of Chester's Website.

Assessment methods

There will be a range of assessment methods with a balance between course work and examination. Course work includes: essays; laboratory and field reports, oral and poster presentations a management plan and a dissertation.

Tuition fees

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Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
EU
£9,250
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Chester

Department:

Biological Sciences

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What students say


How do students rate their degree experience?

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Ecology and environmental biology

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Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

87%
UK students
13%
International students
45%
Male students
55%
Female students
88%
2:1 or above
9%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

D
B
C

After graduation


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Ecology and environmental biology

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£18,320
med
Average annual salary
100%
high
Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

27%
Science, engineering and production technicians
16%
Natural and social science professionals
14%
Other elementary services occupations

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Ecology and environmental biology

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

£19k

£19k

£21k

£21k

£27k

£27k

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