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BSc Marine Biology And Oceanography

Bangor University
Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadFoundation YearSubject: Biological Sciences
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Course Score
C /63
Graduate Salary
£27,500
Satisfaction
82%
Degree Completion
90%
Professional Jobs
35%
Meaningful Work
65%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
The Faculty

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

21%
Moderate AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI does some of the simpler tasks in these jobs, but most of the work still needs human judgement and skill.

AI impact by graduate destination

Natural and social science40%
Sales40%
Science, engineering and technology associate40%
Managers, directors and senior officials30%
Conservation and environment22%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

above national median

Typical starting salary for Biological Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£27,500
typical starting salary
£24,000
£36,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Biological Sciences graduates nationally earn £21,000-£35,000 (356 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
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
25%
02
Elementary occupations
15%
03
Skilled trades occupations
15%
04
Caring personal services
10%
05
Sales occupations
10%
06
Animal care and control services
10%
07
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
08
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
10%
09
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
10
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
5%

Explore Career Pathways

Detailed guides and day-in-the-life profiles for careers related to this degree.

Outcomes

90%
Continuation
35%
Professional Work
65%
Meaningful Role
50%
Career On Track

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