Bsc Hons Marine Biology

What you'll study on this BSc (Hons) Marine Biology degree

Each module on this course is worth a certain number of credits.

 

In each year, you need to study modules worth a total of 120 credits. For example, four modules worth 20 credits and one module worth 40 credits.

 

Modules

Year 1

 

Core modules in this year include:

• Biodiversity and Evolution – 20 credits
• Experimental Biology – 20 credits
• Graduate Employability Skills – 20 credits
• Introduction to Marine Ecology and Oceanography – 20 credits
• Introduction to Cell Biology and Biochemistry – 20 credits
• Microbiology and Molecular Biology – 20 credits

 

There are no optional modules in this year.

 

Year 2

 

Core modules in this year include:

• Animal Adaptations – 20 credits
• Level 5 Tutorial Programme – 0 credits
• Community Ecology and Residential Field Course – 20 credits
• Marine Research Skills – 20 credits
• Marine Organisms and Ecosystems – 20 credits

 

Optional modules in this year include:

• Genetics – 20 credits
• Introduction to Teaching – 20 credits
• Microbiology – 20 credits
• Modern Foreign Language (Institution-wide Language Programme) – 20 credits
• Oceanography – 20 credits
• Practical Boating Skills – 20 credits
• Plant Diversity, Development and Evolution – 20 credits
• Scientific and Technical Diving Techniques A – 20 credits
   

Placement year (optional)

On this course, you can do an optional work placement year between your 2nd and 3rd years to get valuable experience working in industry.

We’ll help you secure a work placement that fits your situation and ambitions. You’ll get mentoring and support throughout the year.

 

Year 3

 

Core modules in this year include:

• Fisheries and Aquaculture – 20 credits
• Honours Project – 40 credits
• Marine Ecology and Conservation – 20 credits
• Marine Ecophysiology – 20 credits

 

Optional modules in this year include:

• Climate Change – 20 credits
• Environmental Microbiology – 20 credits

Typical offers

• A levels – ABB–BBB
• UCAS points – 120–128 points to include 3 A levels, or equivalent, with 40 points from A level Biology Applicants will normally need to pass the separate Science Practical Endorsement (calculate your UCAS points)
• BTECs (Extended Diplomas) – DDM
• International Baccalaureate – 27
   

English language requirements

• English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.

Tuition fees (2022 start)

 

 

• UK/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students – £9,250 per year (may be subject to annual increase)
• EU students – £9,250 a year (including Transition Scholarship – may be subject to annual increase)
• International students – £18,300 per year (subject to annual increase)
   

Marine biology is the study of the organisms, plants and animals that make up the world's saltwater ecosystems. It's a vital area of science when it comes to protecting our oceans and seas - marine biologists aim to better understand marine environments and to investigate the factors that alter marine ecosystems, both natural and man-made.

 

On this BSc (Hons) Marine Biology degree, you'll learn about a wide array of marine organisms, from phytoplankton to cetaceans, and how to protect the oceans and their delicate ecosystems against the growing threats of climate change, habitat destruction and resource exploitation.

 

You’ll conduct fieldwork in a range of intertidal habitats, including rocky shores, estuaries, saltmarsh and mangroves, and become an expert in diverse and rich marine ecosystems, from coral reefs to the deep sea.

 

When you graduate, you'll be ready for a career in a range of marine science areas, such as conservation, resource management and aquaculture, or to pursue academic research, lab work, field work or policy making.

 

You could also continue your studies at postgraduate level. Many graduates go onto study MRes Science or MSc Applied Aquatic Biology.