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Marine Biology, BSc (Hons)

Swansea University, United Kingdom

 
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Ranking in UK

29th
overall
CUG
Biomedical Science
14th
ARWU
Oceanography
20th
USNews
Ecology
26th

Costs

Course fees S$29.9K / year
Entertainment, books
food & rent
S$17.2K / year
Beer S$7
MacDonalds S$13
Cinema S$11
Coffee S$6
Total S$47.1K / year

Entry requirements

A Level BBB
Diploma 3.0
International Baccalaureate 32

Scholarships

Swansea International Excellence Scholarship (Undergraduate)
£6000 for tuition
Limited quantity
Swansea International Excellence Scholarship (Postgraduate)
£4000 for tuition
Limited quantity
British Chevening Scholarships
100% for tuition and living expenses
Limited quantity

Information

Course
Code
C160
University
Code
S93
Upcoming
Intakes
Sep 2025
Course
Website (External)
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University
Information
WHATSAPP
+65 9650 3225
HOTLINE
+65 6333 1300

Duration

3 years
Graduate
2028
About the course

Marine biology offers an engaging exploration of oceanic life through diverse modules such as marine plankton, oceanography, ecosystems, and ecology. Located on the coast, the course provides access to varied habitats like rocky shores, cliffs, salt marshes, and estuaries, with hands-on boat work on a state-of-the-art 18m catamaran survey vessel. Facilities include a £1.6m survey vessel, a centre for sustainable aquatic research, a £1.3m visualisation centre, and a £4.2m science laboratory. Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, the BSc programme covers topics like animal welfare, conservation, microbiology, and climate impacts, and includes options for a Year in Industry or Abroad to enhance employability.In Year 1, students study animal diversity, cellular biology, ecology, and core skills. Year 2 focuses on marine ecosystems, ichthyology, and field courses, while Year 3 explores aquatic diseases, fisheries, polar biology, and conservation. Teaching involves lectures, seminars, practical classes, and field courses, with assessment through exams, coursework, and research projects. We guarantee conditional offers for eligible applicants; visit our Open Day for more details.

What you will learn

Year 1: Areas studied typically include: animal diversity, form and function; cellular and microbial biology; marine and terrestrial ecology and animal behaviour; molecular and evolutionary biology; plants and algae – diversity, form and function; and core skills for Bioscientists. Year 2: Areas studied typically include: marine ecosystems; ichthyology; marine biology field course (Pembrokeshire); marine invertebrates; marine plankton and oceanography; marine techniques. Year 3: Areas studied typically include: diseases of aquatic animals; ecology of marine animals; fisheries and aquaculture; oceans and climate; polar biology; tropical marine biology field course (Puerto Rico); tropical marine biology and conservation; field and laboratory professional skills.

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