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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Marine Biology with Year Abroad course at University of Hull.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
C
Biology including a pass in the practical element
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| International | £17,500 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: C169
Here's what University of Hull says about its Marine Biology with Year Abroad course.
Learn how to protect our precious marine resources in this well-resourced degree with the internationally-recognised research facility, The Deep, on its doorstep.
You’ll study life beneath the waves on this accredited course that explores all aspects of the marine environment.
Learn from our award-winning staff in industry-leading facilities then put your skills into practice on field trips in the UK and locations like Brazil and Egypt.
You’ll also get the chance to train as a scuba diver on top of your degree.¹ We offer part-funded PADI-certified scuba dive training as part of this course, helping you develop in-demand skills that make you more employable after graduation.
This course is accredited by The Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) starting you on the route towards becoming a Chartered Environmentalist or Scientist.
Why study at Hull?
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Field trips abroad: Learn beyond the classroom on our exceptional field trips (both at home and overseas). Recent field trip locations include Brazil and Egypt.
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Learn to scuba dive: Dive in deeper and get ahead of the competition with part-funded PADI advanced scuba dive training as part of your degree.
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Award-winning tuition: We’re the only university in the world to have three Higher Education Bioscience Teacher of the Year winners in our department.
Where could this take me?
You’ll learn field and lab skills on this course that could lead to exciting careers in environmental consultancy or conservation. Roles with organisations like the Environment Agency, wildlife trusts, local councils or fisheries agencies are all within reach with a degree in Marine Biology.
You could also opt for postgraduate study on a course like our MSc in Environmental Change Management and Monitoring, or on a PhD, research Masters or teacher training.
¹ Choose subsidised dive training as part of our Ecology module and become a PADI-certified Advanced Open Water Diver (extra fee may be payable).
Source: University of Hull
Course details
Qualification
Master of Science - MSci
Department
Faculty of Science and Engineering
Location
The University of Hull | Hull
Duration
5 Years
Study mode
Full-time with time abroad
Subjects
• Marine biology
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
University of Hull reviews
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Hull students who took the Marine Biology with Year Abroad course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
91%
med
Teaching on my course
91%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
92%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
95%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
82%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
92%
med
Learning opportunities
88%
med
Learning opportunities
88%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
82%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
92%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
90%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
90%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
85%
med
Assessment and feedback
86%
high
Assessment and feedback
86%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
88%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
95%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
80%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
79%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
90%
high
Academic support
90%
med
Academic support
90%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
85%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
95%
high
Organisation and management
71%
med
Organisation and management
71%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
70%
med
How well organised is your course?
72%
med
Learning resources
92%
med
Learning resources
92%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
92%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
98%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
med
Student voice
81%
med
Student voice
81%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
69%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
88%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
85%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
77%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
95%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
82%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Hull. These students are taking Marine Biology with Year Abroad or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Biology | E | |||||
| Chemistry | E | |||||
| Geography | D | |||||
| Mathematics | C | |||||
| Psychology | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Hull graduates who took Marine Biology with Year Abroad - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
45%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
95%
In work, study or other activity
55%
Say it fits with future plans
25%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
15%
Sales occupations
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Elementary occupations
10%
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Hull graduates who took Marine Biology with Year Abroad - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£20.8k
First year after graduation
£24.5k
Third year after graduation
£27.7k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Marine Biology with Year Abroad.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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