Overview
If you are weighing up Marine Biology MSc, the useful thing to know early is how much the entry terms vary between departments teaching it. It is a 1 year postgraduate programme, so the pace is quick and the dissertation carries real weight.
Teaching in Marine Biology builds from broad foundations towards a research question of your own. We currently work with 39 universities on this course across 31 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.0, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £18.500 to £39.000 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
Send us your transcript and we will tell you honestly which of these you are a realistic candidate for, and which are worth an application anyway.
Entry requirements
AcademicA bachelor degree in a related subject. Most departments look for the equivalent of a UK 2:1, though some accept a 2:2 with relevant experience.
EnglishIELTS 6.0
Careers opportunities
More graduates than posts, and a market where survey skills, diving qualifications and boat time count heavily. Offshore wind has become a significant and growing employer of marine ecologists.
Roles graduates go into
- Marine ecologist or consultant
- Fisheries scientist
- Marine survey specialist
- Aquaculture technician or scientist
- Conservation officer
- Research scientist
Where they work
- Marine and offshore consultancies
- Offshore wind developers
- Cefas and the marine agencies
- Aquaculture companies
- Universities and marine institutes
After the course
CIEEM membership, a commercial diving or boat handling qualification, and often a master's in marine survey or fisheries.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£18,500 - £39,000