Study Marine Biology with Oceanography at University of Liverpool in the UK,

About this course

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What will I learn?

From microscopic algae to giant whales, most of our planet’s life is found in the oceans. As a marine biologist, you will learn about the behaviour, physiology, and ecology of marine organisms. Life first emerged in the ocean and has spread throughout this dynamic environment. The distribution, growth and success of marine organisms is affected by the interaction of biological, chemical and physical processes operating in the ocean.You will discover how individuals, populations and communities respond to environmental drivers such as temperature and food availability, as well as to the challenges presented by a changing climate and human interaction. You will also gain the varied skills necessary to examine the marine environment and relay your findings to audiences from the general public through to government bodies.You will study the interaction between the biology of marine organisms, the composition and properties of seawater and the physical processes operating in the oceans.There is a strong emphasis on marine sustainability and ecosystem management, marine biogeochemistry, the climate system and numerical skills. Training at sea, in the field, and in the laboratory in years one, two and three will provide you with the essential skills required to be a successful marine scientist including practical experience of data collection and processing, analysis and interpretation.A number of the School’s degree programmes involve laboratory and field work. Fieldwork is carried out in various locations, ranging from inner city to coastal and mountainous environments. We consider applications from prospective disabled students on the same basis as all other students, and reasonable adjustments will be considered to address barriers to access.

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£32,000.00 (US$ 41,326) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

30/06/2027

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Main Site

The Foundation Building,

Brownlow Hill,

Liverpool,

L69 7ZX, Northern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

Information not available

Please check with institution

Application deadline

13/01/2027

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Site

The Foundation Building,

Brownlow Hill,

Liverpool,

L69 7ZX, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A levels

ABB

including Biology and one other science.

Applicants with the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) are eligible for a reduction in grade requirements. For this course, the offer is BBB with A in the EPQ.

You may automatically qualify for reduced entry requirements through our contextual offers scheme. Based on your personal circumstances, you may automatically qualify for up to a two-grade reduction in the entry requirements needed for this course. When you apply, we consider a range of factors – such as where you live – to assess if youre eligible for a grade reduction. You dont have to make an application for a grade reduction – well do all the work.

Find out more about how we make reduced grade offers.

T levels

T levels are not currently accepted.

GCSE

4/C in English and 4/C in Mathematics

Subject requirements

Acceptable sciences for A level: Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Geography, Applied Science (Double Award), Environmental Science/Studies*, Economics, Computer Science.

*Not in combination with each other

For applicants from England: For science A levels that include the separately graded practical endorsement, a "Pass" is required.

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma

D*DD in relevant diploma

International Baccalaureate

33 points including 5 at Higher Level in Biology and one other science, no score below 4.

Irish Leaving Certificate H1, H2, H2, H2, H3, H3 including H2 or above in Biology and a second science

Scottish Higher/Advanced Higher

Not accepted without Advanced Highers at ABB including Biology and 1 other science

Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Accepted at Grade B with AB at A levels including Biology and 1 other science

Access 45 Level 3 credits in graded units in a relevant Diploma, including 30 at Distinction and a further 15 with at least Merit. 15 Distinctions are required in each of Biology and a second science. GCSE Mathematics and English at grade C/4 also required.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.