Biology and Marine Biology

On this biology and marine biology degree, you'll learn about the living world from the molecular level to entire ecosystems. study through lectures, laboratory work, and fieldwork in the uk and abroad. you'll be prepared for a career in research, conservation, inshore fisheries or habitat management.

You'll graduate from this course with the specialist skills and knowledge to embark on a successful career as a marine biologist, or in a related field such as conservation or oceanography. our marine biology graduates often continue their studies to postgraduate taught level, or pursue marine biology phd opportunities. they also embark on careers at universities or consultancies, or with employers such as nerc (natural environment research council), cefas (centre for environment, fisheries and aquaculture science), natural england or the environment agency. transferable skills in analysis, research, problem-solving and teamwork mean you'll also be ideally suited to work in many other areas. roles our marine biology graduates have gone into include: marine scientist oceanographer conservation officer geologist fisheries officer oil spill consultant marine science officer you can boost your employability by volunteering to work our research aquarium. our careers and employability service will help you find work placements and graduate jobs, as well as offer specialist careers advice. you’ll also be supported by your personal academic tutor and an employability coordinator, who can advise you on your career path throughout your course.

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. Southampton University has partnerships with the following companies: