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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Marine Biology course at University of Salford.
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A level
Two full A-levels required as a minimum, including Grade C in Biology
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: C161
Here's what University of Salford says about its Marine Biology course.
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 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
Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, our course will help you to build knowledge of key biological processes, biodiversity and ecosystems, while developing 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.
On this course, 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 • Experience residential field trips opportunities • Choose to include an industry placement and gain real-world context for your studies • Part-time study option available • Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology
Source: University of Salford
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Science, Engineering and Environment
Location
Peel Park Campus | Salford
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Marine biology
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
Year One:
- Biodiversity
- Global Distribution of Wildlife
- Study Skills for Marine Biology
- Introduction to Marine Biology
- Biological Skills
- Genes to Ecosystems
Year Two:
- Ocean Challenges
- Animal Evolution (Marine and Wildlife)
- Conservation Biology
- Coastal Management
- Research Skills
- Data Science
Year Three:
- Fisheries Science
- Marine Biotechnology
- Applied Aquatic Biology
Choose one option from the following:
- Final Year Project and Professional Skills
- Final Year Project with Science Communication and Professional Skills (HANS)
Plus one option from:
- Environmental Geographical Information Systems
- Diving for Marine Conservation
- Mitigating Climate Change
How you will be assessed
Assessment strategies are designed to develop your skills for future employability and assessment success. We regularly provide you with feedback via written communication, online notes, and group activities.
Typical assessment combines coursework and examination, and this will vary depending on your level of study. We also use other formal, informal and continuous assessment methods that could include:
- Research projects
- Laboratory reports
- Essays
- Literature reviews
- Data analysis
- Presentations
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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 Salford students who took the Marine Biology course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
85%
low
Teaching on my course
85%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
86%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
93%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
80%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
81%
low
Learning opportunities
80%
low
Learning opportunities
80%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
80%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
85%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
76%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
77%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
81%
med
Assessment and feedback
76%
med
Assessment and feedback
76%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
79%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
86%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
63%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
84%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
69%
low
Academic support
81%
low
Academic support
81%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
84%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
77%
low
Organisation and management
73%
med
Organisation and management
73%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
80%
med
How well organised is your course?
70%
med
Learning resources
85%
med
Learning resources
85%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
86%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
87%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
81%
med
Student voice
82%
med
Student voice
82%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
77%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
84%
low
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?
88%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
90%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
76%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Salford. These students are taking Marine Biology or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Biology | C | |||||
| Geography | B | |||||
| Chemistry | C | |||||
| Psychology | A | |||||
| Computer Science | D | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Salford graduates who took Marine Biology - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
45%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
40%
Say it fits with future plans
35%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Conservation and environment professionals
20%
Elementary occupations
10%
Animal care and control services
10%
Secretarial and related occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Salford graduates who took Marine Biology - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£19.2k
First year after graduation
£22.3k
Third year after graduation
£23.7k
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.
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
Discussions
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Students are talking about University of Salford on The Student Room.
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Salford is a diverse, ambitious and thriving University – our community encompasses over 23,000 students, 2500 staff and 170,000 alumni, with a student body from over 130 different countries.
We’re located in Greater Manchester in the Northwest of England. Our main Peel Park campus is just minutes away from Manchester city centre and, across the way, we have the Frederick Road campus that is home to our healthcare courses. We are also the only university with a MediaCity campus, sitting right next to neighbours such as ITV and the BBC.
Industry connections are at the heart of everything we do. We form strong partnerships with businesses and organisations from all sectors, working hand-in-hand with them to develop courses that are up-to-date and relevant to today’s challenges, helping you to graduate confident and ready to step into your chosen career.
We are leading in areas including health, energy, media and the built environment and have completed impressive work with business and industry partners. For example, our base at Media City encourages creative collaboration between students, specialist technicians, academics and the media production industry.
We invest heavily in our own campus facilities for the benefit of our students. For example, we have the new £65 million Science, Engineering and Environment building, which is totally electric-powered and supported by 154 solar panels. We also have an Energy House, where research teams can test out the energy efficiency of a home; and an anachronic chamber, which is so quiet that you can start to hear the sound of your own heartbeat.
Salford is not only a great place to study, it’s also a great place to live, work and for future prospects.
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