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BSc Marine Biology

Queen's University of Belfast
Full-time3 YearsSubject: Biological Sciences
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Course Score
B /73
Graduate Salary£28,000
Satisfaction89%
Degree Completion90%
Professional Jobs70%
Meaningful Work80%

Expected Starting Salary

above national median

Typical starting salary for Biological Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£28,000
typical starting salary
£23,500
£30,000
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

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
26%
02
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
13%
03
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
8%
04
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
6%
05
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
6%
06
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
6%
07
Elementary occupations
5%
08
Administrative occupations
4%
09
Sales occupations
4%
10
Skilled trades occupations
4%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (13401)
13401
Note: 1

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 20 respondents (83% response rate)

95%
Teaching Quality
90%
Assessment & Feedback
73%
Academic Support
84%
Organisation
93%
Learning Resources
79%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Belfast
Average Weekly Rent
£105
Est. Annual Total£9,780
🎉22% cheaper than the UK average

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🚦 Will I Get In?

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Past Accepted Tariffs

112-127
40%
128-143
25%
144-159
15%
160-175
15%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
85%
Other HE
15%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (13401)

13401

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

34%
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

55%Administrative
48%Business and public service associate
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
40%Natural and social science
40%Sales

Outcomes

90%
Continuation
70%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
80%
Career On Track