HomeUniversity of SouthamptonBSc Marine Biology with Oceanography

BSc Marine Biology with Oceanography

University of Southampton🥈 TEF Silver
Full-time3 YearsSubject: Biological Sciences
Course Score
B /71
Graduate Salary
£29,500
Satisfaction
77%
Degree Completion
90%
Professional Jobs
70%
Meaningful Work
75%
Recognised By

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Based on Anthropic research

30%
Moderate Exposure

Some tasks in this career are being augmented by AI, but the core work still requires significant human judgement and skill.

Vulnerability Matrix

Administrative55% Exposed
Natural and social science40% Exposed
Science, engineering and technology associate40% Exposed
Managers, directors and senior officials30% Exposed
Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction25% Exposed

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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
£29,500
typical starting salary
£25,500
£32,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Biological Sciences graduates nationally earn £19,000£35,000 (811 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
35%
02
Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals
★ Professional
10%
03
Elementary occupations
5%
04
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
5%
05
Administrative occupations
5%
06
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5%
08
Sports and fitness occupations
★ Professional
5%
09
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
10
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
5%

Outcomes

90%
Continuation
70%
Professional Work
75%
Meaningful Role
65%
Career On Track

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