Southampton,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Marine Biology with Foundation Year in Southampton United Kingdom | University of Southampton
University of Southampton
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Southampton United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
23,620
(c. USD31,607.1)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Our Science Foundation Year offers an alternative pathway to a science degree for those without conventional entry requirements. This program is ideal if you're pursuing A levels in non-traditional subjects or if you're a mature student with relevant work experience and recent academic engagement. During this three-year marine biology program, you'll investigate diverse marine organisms while developing expert knowledge and hands-on abilities to address ecological issues. The curriculum includes practical fieldwork aboard our research vessels. Upon completion, you'll possess sought-after biological and oceanographic expertise applicable to various professions, including scientific research, wildlife conservation, or environmental management.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
All applicants must hold:
GCSE English language (or GCSE English) at minimum grade 4/C
GCSE Mathematics at minimum grade 5 and GCSE Combined Science at minimum grade 5-5 or two GCSE Science subjects (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) at minimum grade 5
GCE A-Level - ABB. If you have not taken two science subjects at A-Level as normally required for direct entry, then you will usually need a Foundation Year. You will need an aptitude for science, which may be demonstrated by recent study (along with good GCSE grades in science and maths).
International Baccalaureate Diploma offer - Pass with 32 points overall with a minimum of 16 points at Higher Level, to include no more than one relevant science subject.
IELTS - overall score 6.5 with other component (reading, writing, speaking, listening) should not less than 6.0.
TOEFL iBT- 92
GCSE English language (or GCSE English) at minimum grade 4/C
GCSE Mathematics at minimum grade 5 and GCSE Combined Science at minimum grade 5-5 or two GCSE Science subjects (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) at minimum grade 5
GCE A-Level - ABB. If you have not taken two science subjects at A-Level as normally required for direct entry, then you will usually need a Foundation Year. You will need an aptitude for science, which may be demonstrated by recent study (along with good GCSE grades in science and maths).
International Baccalaureate Diploma offer - Pass with 32 points overall with a minimum of 16 points at Higher Level, to include no more than one relevant science subject.
IELTS - overall score 6.5 with other component (reading, writing, speaking, listening) should not less than 6.0.
TOEFL iBT- 92
Tuition
GBP
23,620