Marine Biology, BSc (Hons)

You will explore all forms of ocean life, and gain the right skills to work around the globe, with Southampton’s fantastic BSc Marine Biology degree. Our three-year course covers a range of diverse topics. You'll study biology and ecology within the specific context of marine systems. The course will broaden your knowledge of biological sciences, chemistry, physics and maths.You'll be part of one of the largest marine science communities in Europe, the National Oceanography Centre Southampton (NOCS). Students are able to make use of the excellent teaching labs and cutting-edge research labs as well as our fleet of research vessels which are only a 10 minute walk from the lecture theatres. As part of your course you will spend a significant amount of time on our research vessels carrying out boat-based field work and getting hands on experience. Over the course of this degree you will gain a unique and diverse knowledge and practical skills that are relevant to current global and environmental challenges.Join an Ocean Science community ranked 1st in the UK and 4th globally in the academic rankings among world universities, Shanghai Ranking, Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (Oceanography), 2021.This degree is accredited by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST).Subject to revalidation.