Marine Biology

With a firm focus on practical learning, this marine biology will allow you to explore the marine environment first hand, while learning from some of the leading researchers in the field.

Get career ready with a work placement and leave as a confident professional in your field. you can apply to spend 9 to 12 months working in any organisation in the world, and receive university support from our dedicated team to secure your dream placement. work placements take place between stages 2 and 3. you'll gain first-hand experience of working in the sector, putting your learning into practice and developing your professional expertise. if you choose to take a work placement, it will extend your degree by a year. placements are subject to availability.

• Type: Optional

• Duration: 12 Months

• Fees: Contact us for up-to-date information

You will cultivate the highest professional and intellectual skills for a successful career. 88% of our 2016/17 uk-domiciled graduates progressed to employment or further study within six months of graduating. during your second year, you will undertake a short, 35 hour placement within the marine sector. many of our graduates have gone on to gain employment with our placement providers. employers hold our graduates in high regard. our graduates have secured jobs with companies including: ocean ecology natural power bbc natural history unit lindisfarne natural nature reserve the wide range of transferable skills you will possess means that you can move into other professions outside of the subject. our graduates have built successful careers in fields such as computing and finance.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Newcastle University has partnerships with the following companies: