About this course
University of Southampton offers BSc (hons) Marine Biology as a 3-year undergraduate Bachelor Degree with Honours programme in Marine science. Based in Southampton, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £28,800 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 92. The next intake is Autumn (September), 2026.
Scholarships are available to international applicants.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
A-levels: ABB including Biology (minimum grade B) and one further science subject (minimum grade B). International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass with 32 points overall including 16 at Higher Level, with 5 at Higher Level Biology and one further Higher Level science subject (Chemistry, Physics, Maths [Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation], Environmental Science, Geography or Geology). RQF/QCF BTEC: D in the Extended/Subsidiary Certificate plus AB in A-level Biology and one science subject; we do not accept the National/Extended Diploma without two AB grades in A-level Biology and one science subject. Applicants must hold GCSE English Language (or English), Mathematics and Science at minimum grade C/4.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Autumn (September), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
