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BSc Marine Biology with Oceanography

University of Southampton🥈 TEF Silver
Full-time3 YearsSubject: Biological Sciences
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Course Score
B /71
Graduate Salary£29,500
Satisfaction77%
Degree Completion90%
Professional Jobs70%
Meaningful Work75%

Expected Starting Salary

above national median

Typical starting salary for Biological Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£29,500
typical starting salary
£25,500
£32,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Biological Sciences graduates nationally earn £19,000–£35,000 (819 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
35%
02
Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals
★ Professional
10%
03
Administrative occupations
5%
04
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
05
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
5%
06
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Elementary occupations
5%
08
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
10
Process, plant and machine operatives
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (08404)
08404
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 10 respondents (58% response rate)

84%
Teaching Quality
82%
Assessment & Feedback
70%
Academic Support
82%
Organisation
85%
Learning Resources
50%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Southampton
Average Weekly Rent
£145
Est. Annual Total£12,480
📊2% cheaper than the UK average

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🚦 Will I Get In?

Input your predicted A-Levels to see how you compare to last year's accepted students.

Past Accepted Tariffs

112-127
25%
128-143
30%
144-159
25%
160-175
10%
176-191
10%
192-207
5%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
95%
Baccalaureate
5%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (08404)

08404

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

34%
Moderate Exposure

Some tasks in this career are being augmented by AI, but the core work still requires significant human judgement and skill.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

60%Business, Research and Administrative
55%Administrative
48%Business and public service associate
40%Natural and social science
30%Managers, directors and senior officials

Outcomes

90%
Continuation
70%
Professional Work
75%
Meaningful Role
65%
Career On Track