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BSc Ocean Science and Marine Conservation

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Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadFoundation YearSubject: Biological Sciences
Course Score
B /70
Graduate Salary
£27,000
Satisfaction
85%
Degree Completion
91%
Professional Jobs
65%
Meaningful Work
80%

Expected Starting Salary

above national median

Typical starting salary for Biological Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£27,000
typical starting salary
£23,000
£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

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

28%
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

48%Business and public service associate
40%Natural and social science
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
40%Sales
30%Managers, directors and senior officials

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals
★ Professional
10%
02
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
03
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Elementary occupations
10%
05
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
07
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
08
Sales occupations
5%
09
Skilled trades occupations
5%
10
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
5%

Outcomes

91%
Continuation
65%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
65%
Career On Track