A 4-year bachelor's programme, taught in English, in Portsmouth.

How it's taughtfield trips⁠240 of 2374 similar publish this
InternshipWork placement year⁠271 of 2374 similar publish this
Price£10,050–£20,950/ year · 2027/28 · depending on citizenship
Next dateUnknownUnknown
LanguageEnglish⁠Requires IELTS 6.0
Duration4 years⁠

✓ 3 official sources · checked 31 Oct 2026

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What you will study

23 modules published

Across 3 years of study.

How does study run?

4 lines through 3 years

One line per theme. Hollow stop: the semester isn't stated. Our classification by module titles.

How does the focus shift?

From maths and foundations to internship

Share of modules by theme in each year. Our classification by module titles.

Specialist subjectsMaths and foundationsData and computingSociety, ethics and lawResearch methodsProjects and labsInternshipFree electives
Year 1Year 2Year 3
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
  • Specialist subjects
  • Maths and foundations
  • Data and computing
  • Society, ethics and law
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
  • Internship
  • Free electives
What is a week like?

How you're taught

  • field trips
  • laboratory-based practical work
  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Workshops

1 of 2375 similar publish hours · 0 of 2375 publish a teaching split

What are all the subjects?

All 23 modules

Year 1 · 4 modules · all core
ModuleUK CATS
· Year30
· Year30
· Year30
· Year30

Source: course-module-catalog.port.ac.uk, checked 31 Oct 2026

Year 2 · 12 modules
ModuleTypeUK CATS
· Term 1Optional20
· Term 1Optional20
· Term 1Optional30
· Term 1Optional15
· Term 1Optional15
· Term 2Core30
· Term 1Core30
· Term 1Optional15
· Term 1Optional15
· Term 1Optional15
· Term 2Core30
· Term 1Optional15

Source: course-module-catalog.port.ac.uk, checked 31 Oct 2026

Year 3 · 7 modules
ModuleTypeUK CATS
· Term 2Optional30
· Term 1Core30
· YearCore30
· Term 2Optional30
· YearCore30
· YearOptional120
· YearOptional120

Source: course-module-catalog.port.ac.uk, checked 31 Oct 2026

The degree in facts
LevelBachelor · EQF 6, ISCED 6Inferred
QualificationBachelor of Science · Abbr: BSc⁠
Credits120 UK CATS · Scope: Per year⁠
Study mode
  • ModeFull time⁠
DeliveryOn campus⁠
CampusCity: Portsmouth · Campus: PortsmouthInferred
Internship
  • Work placement yearAvailable: Yes⁠
How are you assessed?
Assessment methods
  • Course work in the form of practical write ups⁠
  • Individual research project⁠
  • Posters and oral presentations⁠
  • Written exams⁠
Teaching methods
  • Field trips⁠
  • Laboratory-based practical work⁠
  • Lectures⁠
  • Tutorials⁠
  • Workshops⁠
How it differs

Against similar programmes

Where this programme leans, compared with the same level and field.

What is there more of here?

More society, ethics and law than 4 of 6 similar

Share of credits by theme. Right: modules counted. Our classification by module titles.

This programmeMarine Biology BSc (Hons) Portsmouth23
Biology BSc (Hons) Portsmouth27
Geography BSc (Hons) Portsmouth23
Mathematics BSc (Hons) Portsmouth29
  • Specialist subjects
  • Maths and foundations
  • Data and computing
  • Business and management
  • Society, ethics and law
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
  • Internship
  • Free electives
Is this a typical programme?

More society, ethics and law, less maths and foundations

Share here against the average of 6 similar programmes. Our classification by module titles.

More here than typical

Specialist subjects
30% here
12% typical
Society, ethics and law
9% here
6% typical

Less here than typical

Maths and foundations
13% here
25% typical
Business and management
0% here
5% typical

About the same as typical: internship, projects and labs, research methods, data and computing.

Which year differs most?

Year 3 stands out most

The same mix of themes, cut by year of study. Our classification by module titles.

Year 3

More internship 29% against 25% at most

This programme
  • Specialist subjects
  • Maths and foundations
  • Data and computing
  • Business and management
  • Society, ethics and law
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
  • Internship
  • Free electives
What is only here?

4 modules not found at 6 similar programmes

Matched by title, so treat it as a hint to check.

Specialist subjects

3
  • Introduction to Marine Ecology and Oceanography
  • Marine Ecophysiology
  • Marine Organisms and Ecosystems

Projects and labs

1
  • Practical Boating Skills
Where you'll study

Studying in Portsmouth

What is the campus like?
City size100,000 to 500,000 people · our calculation from Wikidata: about 248,440 in 2016
Distance to the centre≈ 1.2 km from the centre, straight line · our calculation
HousingRooms run by the institution⁠
FacilitiesGym⁠, Laboratories⁠, Library⁠, Sports fields⁠, Sports hall⁠, Swimming pool⁠, Gym (nearby)⁠, Library (nearby)⁠
FoodCafeteria⁠, Meal planInferred
SupportCareer service⁠, Counselling⁠, Disability support⁠, Student clubs⁠, Student union⁠

The rest of what we hold on Portsmouth is on its page.

What it costs

At least £23,017 for the first year

What does the first year cost?

≥ £23,017 first year · 2027/28 · non-EU · our sum

Tuition 2027/28£20,950
Application fee£27
Living, the institution's estimate × 12£2,040

Not published: visa fee and insurance

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Every fee as the institution publishes it (6)
FeeWho pays itYearAmount
TuitionUK home students2027/28£1,505 / year
≈ €1,803
TuitionEU citizens2027/28£1,635 / year
≈ €1,959
TuitionInternational students2027/28£3,150 / year
≈ €3,774
TuitionUK home students2027/28£10,050 / year
≈ €12,042
TuitionEU citizens2027/28£14,450 / year
≈ €17,314
TuitionInternational students2027/28£20,950 / year
≈ €25,102
What changes the price?

4 things that move it

×2.1
home students£10,050
EU/EEA£14,450
non-EU£20,950

Your passport changes the rate.

−£1,700

Care Leaver Bursary

−£1,000

Stand Alone Bursary

−£5,000

SQA Advanced Diploma Scholarship

Is that expensive?

More expensive than most

Among 41 similar programmes, in euros / year

This programme €25,102

Costs more than 33 of 40 similar programmes. Half of them cost between €20,669 and €21,537.

Same level, field and language. Years differ; euros are approximate (ECB).

All 41, cheapest first
Physics BSc (Hons) / MPhys (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €3,774
Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology BSc (Hons) / MPhys (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €3,774
Chemistry (HAN University of Applied Sciences)2026/27≈ €10,940
Life Sciences (HAN University of Applied Sciences)2026/27≈ €10,940
Applied Mathematics (University of Twente)2027/28≈ €16,869
Applied Physics (University of Twente)2027/28≈ €16,869
Biochemistry and Biotechnology BSc (Hons) (University of East London)2027/28≈ €19,770
Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) (University of East London)2027/28≈ €19,770
Chemistry BSc (Hons) (University of East London)2027/28≈ €19,770
BSc (Hons) Biochemistry (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Biochemistry with Foundation Year (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences with Foundation Year (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science with Foundation Year (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Biosciences (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Biosciences with Foundation Year (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Human Biology (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Human Biology with Foundation Year (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Human Genetics (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Human Genetics with Foundation Year (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Statistics (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Statistics with Foundation Year (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
Biology, BSc Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Biology (Extended), BSc Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Biomedical Science, BSc Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Biomedical Science (Extended), BSc Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Biomedicine, BSc Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Biomedicine (Extended), BSc Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Mathematics, BSc Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Mathematics for Modern Applications, BSc (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Mathematics BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
Mathematics with Statistics BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
This programme2027/28≈ €25,102
Biochemistry BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €25,102
Biology BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €25,102
Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €25,102
Biomedical Science with Human Biosciences (Dual Degree - Edith Cowan University) BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €25,102
Geography BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €25,102
Geology BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €25,102
Bachelor in Applied Mathematics (IE University)2027/28≈ €27,300
And the whole degree?

≈ £83,800

Tuition only.

At today's rate. Later years may cost more. Every Program estimate

How to start

Dates and admission

When does it happen?
DeadlinesUnknownNotify me
Is my language good enough?
English requirement6.0 IELTS overall
Check your score Saved in your profile, in this browser.
What are the steps?
  1. 1
    Check you qualifyOffer: 112-120 points to include 3 A levels, or equivalent, with 32 points from A level Biology. For A levels which include a separate science practical component, a pass is desirable and may strengthen an application · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: UCAS points⁠
    +4 more
    • Offer: 25 5 points from a Higher Level in Biology · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: International Baccalaureate⁠
    • Offer: BBB-BBC · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: A levels⁠
    • Offer: DDM-DMM Must be in a Science subject · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: BTECs (Extended Diplomas)⁠
    • Ucas tariff points · Text: 112-120 UCAS points to include 3 A levels, or equivalent, with 32 UCAS points from A level Biology · Points max: 120 · Points min: 112⁠
  2. 2
    Prove your languageIELTS 6.0 · Language: English · Min component: 5.5 · Conditions text: English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.⁠
  3. 3
    Admission testsUnknown
  4. 4
    How they chooseUnknown
  5. 5
    Where you applyRoute: Direct · System: University of Portsmouth application form⁠
    +2 more
    • Route: Ucas · Full time work placement · UCAS code: C160 · Institution code: P80⁠
    • Route: Ucas · Full time · UCAS code: C161 · Institution code: P80⁠
  6. 6
    DocumentsUnknown
  7. 7
    DeadlineUnknown
  8. 8
    StartIntake: September · 2027⁠
What else to look at

Other options

How do the alternatives compare?

6 of 6 similar publish a price

Similar: same level, field and language, United Kingdom

The first two matches side by side with this programme, then 4 more.

This programmeMarine Biology BSc (Hons) PortsmouthSimilarBiology BSc (Hons) PortsmouthSimilarBiochemistry BSc (Hons) Portsmouth
Price£20,950 / year · 2027/28£20,950 / year · 2027/28£20,950 / year · 2027/28
Duration4 years4 years4 years
LanguageEnglishEnglishEnglish
Next dateNot publishedNot publishedNot published

0 of 6 publish a next date.

PortsmouthUnited Kingdom

Geography BSc (Hons)

£10,050–£20,950 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€25,102

26% free electives · 22% society, ethics and law

BachelorInternshipScholarshipsEnglish

PortsmouthUnited Kingdom

Mathematics with Statistics BSc (Hons)

£10,050–£18,800 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€22,526

48% maths and foundations · 21% free electives

BachelorInternshipScholarshipsEnglish
£10,050–£20,950 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€25,102

21% free electives · 14% projects and labs

BachelorSemester abroadScholarshipsEnglish

PortsmouthUnited Kingdom

Mathematics BSc (Hons)

£10,050–£18,800 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€22,526

48% maths and foundations · 17% free electives

BachelorInternshipScholarshipsEnglish
Where this comes from

Every fact has a source

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The short version

The programme, from the facts

Marine Biology BSc (Hons) is a bachelor's programme in sciences and maths at University of Portsmouth in Portsmouth, United Kingdom. It takes 4 years. Teaching is in English.

The institution publishes 23 modules, of which 13 are optional. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are free electives (22%), maths and foundations (13%) and internship (9%).

It includes an internship.

How much does Marine Biology BSc (Hons) cost?

£20,950 / year · 2027/28 · non-EU; prices differ by citizenship (UK home students: £10,050; EU citizens: £14,450; International students: £20,950). In euros that is ≈ €25,102.

When is the next deadline or start?

Unknown.

What language is it taught in?

English (Requires IELTS 6.0).

How long does it take?

4 years.

Where is it?

University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom.

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Everything we hold

All 18 fields we hold

Every value with its source, and every field we looked for but could not find.

Dates · 1 with values
StartIntake: September · 2027⁠
Admission · 3 with values
How to applyRoute: Direct · System: University of Portsmouth application form⁠Route: Ucas · Full time work placement · UCAS code: C160 · Institution code: P80⁠Route: Ucas · Full time · UCAS code: C161 · Institution code: P80⁠
Language requirementIELTS 6.0 · Language: English · Min component: 5.5 · Conditions text: English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.⁠
Prior educationOffer: 112-120 points to include 3 A levels, or equivalent, with 32 points from A level Biology. For A levels which include a separate science practical component, a pass is desirable and may strengthen an application · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: UCAS points⁠Offer: 25 5 points from a Higher Level in Biology · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: International Baccalaureate⁠Offer: BBB-BBC · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: A levels⁠Offer: DDM-DMM Must be in a Science subject · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: BTECs (Extended Diplomas)⁠Ucas tariff points · Text: 112-120 UCAS points to include 3 A levels, or equivalent, with 32 UCAS points from A level Biology · Points max: 120 · Points min: 112⁠
Programme · 12 with values
Assessment methodscourse work in the form of practical write ups⁠individual research project⁠posters and oral presentations⁠written exams⁠
CampusCity: Portsmouth · Campus: PortsmouthInferred
QualificationBachelor of Science · Abbr: BSc⁠
Credits120 UK CATS · Scope: Per year⁠
DeliveryOn campus⁠
Duration4 years · Full time work placement⁠3 years · Full time⁠
InternshipWork placement year · Available: YesInferred
Language of instructionEnglishInferred
LevelBachelor · EQF 6, ISCED 6Inferred
LocationPortsmouth, Portsmouth, United KingdomInferred
Study modeMode: Full time · Full time work placement⁠Mode: Full time · Full time⁠
Teaching methodsfield trips⁠laboratory-based practical work⁠Lectures⁠Tutorials⁠Workshops⁠

Institution record: University of Portsmouth

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