About Marine Biology And Oceanography Bsc (hons) in Bangor University
This single honours degree, taught predominantly within the School of Ocean Sciences, provides an in-depth study of the important processes in the oceans, shelf seas and estuaries. The course combines detailed study of life in the sea, from the smallest bacteria to the largest mammals, with a specialised understanding of their physical and chemical environments: the currents, tides and waves, and the biogeochemical interactions within the atmosphere, ocean and sea floor.
There is also a 4-year MSci option available. In Year 4 you will carry out a substantial piece of research which forms your Year 4 dissertation.
Why choose Bangor University for this course?
Careers
The course is ideal preparation for careers in research, marine resource management, environmental impact assessment, water supply and offshore industries, coastal authorities, government advisory bodies, the scientific media, ecotourism and other leisure industries and pressure groups.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Minimum of 65% in Standard XII school certificate from recognised central or state boards, some courses may require 75% in that subject area, OR Completion of the Polytechnic / College of Technology Diploma (minimum 3 years in duration)
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS: Academic 6.0 or 6.5 This must include a minimum of 5.5 in Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing.
- PTE: 56 (51) - 62(58).
Bangor University Highlights
| Type of University |
Public |
| Founded |
1884 |
| Rank |
Top 10 UK University for Student Satisfaction (2019) |
| Intake Season |
January and September |
| Number of Programs available |
250 undergraduate and over 150 graduate |
| Academic Departments |
14 |
| Test Scores Accepted |
IELTS or equivalent |
| Graduate Employment Rate |
93% |
| Financial Aid |
Available as Scholarships and Awards |
Bangor University Cost of Attendance
Bangor University Tuition Fee
Fee for the available programs varies for different courses as per their level and type. Tuition fee for some of the popular courses has been compiled as follows:
Undergraduate Courses
| Name of Program |
Tuition Fee (September 2020, in GBP, per year) |
| Arts and Humanities |
14,500 |
| Business, Economics, Management & Marketing |
14,800 |
| Computer Science |
16,300 |
| Electronic Engineering |
16,800 |
| Nursing |
18,000 |
| Law |
14,800 |
Graduate Courses (2020 intake)
| Name of Program |
Taught-based programs fee (in GBP, per year) |
Research-based programs fee (in GBP, per year) |
| Arts and Humanities |
15,000 |
14,500 |
| MBA/ Business Studies |
17,000 |
16,800 |
| Computer Science |
16,100 |
17,800 |
| Electronic Engineering |
16,800 |
17,800 |
| Psychology |
16,800 |
18,300 |
| Law |
15,500 |
15,000 |
Cost of living
International students are highly advised to have an idea of the expenses required to survive in a foreign land. While it is difficult to reveal an exact amount required, a rough estimated amount required for accommodation, travel and stay for aspirants looking to study in the UK is around 900 to 1100 GBP, per month for a single student living in Bangor.
A detailed list of expenses would look something like as has been tabulated below:
| Type of Expenditure |
Cost (in GBP, per month) |
| Meals |
74 |
| Transportation |
80 |
| Clothing |
42 |
| Personal Care |
12 |
| Phone and Internet |
27 |
