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Marine Environmental Science BSc (Hons)

University of Portsmouth

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary


This is a Connected Degree

Portsmouth is the only University in the UK with the flexibility to choose when to do an optional paid placement or self-employed year. Either take a placement in your third year, or finish your studies first and complete a placement in your fourth year. You can decide if and when to take a placement after you've started your course.


Overview

Marine environments cover 70% of the Earth's surface and represent more than 95% of the world's biosphere. On this BSc (Hons) Marine Environmental Science degree course, accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES), you'll develop your understanding of this vital resource and learn how to protect its delicate ecosystems from climate change, overfishing and pollution.- Investigate marine ecosystems in our environmental laboratories and Institute of Marine Sciences, our internationally renowned shoreside marine station packed with expert staff, a floating research platform and purpose-built 318m2 aquatic centre- Make the most of our coastal location with marine excursions on the Solent, and learn powerboating with the RYA or scientific and technical diving certified by the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI)- Have the chance to conduct research in places such as Somerset, Isle of Wight, Malta, Portugal, Malaysia and Belize- Build experience on a one-year work placement, or study abroad at one of our partner universities in Spain, France or Poland


Accredited by:

This course is accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES).


Careers and opportunities

The world's oceans and seas are one of its most precious and biodiverse resources. Ongoing threats to these marine environments 鈥� such as waste dumping, climate change, dredging and overfishing 鈥� mean the world needs people with the specialised scientific knowledge to safeguard marine resources for future generations. When you graduate, you鈥檒l be primed for a career anywhere in the world in areas such as marine environmental consultancy, marine conservation, coastal management, and underwater exploration and conservation.You'll be able to apply for Associate Membership of the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) and with more experience, you could work to become a Chartered Scientist (CSci) or Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv). Chartered Membership of the IES is required in many environmental careers.You could also continue your studies at postgraduate level, such as with our MSc Coastal & Marine Resource Management.


What jobs can you do with a marine environmental science degree?

Roles our graduates have taken on include:- marine scientist- marine environmental consultant- environmental chemist- geographic information scientist- fish health inspector- marine conservation officer- environmental policy officer- coastal management officer- wildlife protection officer


Placement year

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

拢 19,200per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University information

University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth

  • University League Table

    49th

  • Campus address

    University of Portsmouth, University House, Winston Churchill Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth, PO1 2UP, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Geography & Environmental Science

    46th out of 73 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 211
    121 57%

    44th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    28th

    13

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.13 78%

    33rd

    5

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