BSc Conservation Biology
Entry requirements
A level: BBC. Two Mathematics/Science subjects required. IB: 32 points including 5, 5, 5 at HL with two Mathematics/Science subjects required. SL or HL in English and Mathematics are also required. SQA Highers: BBBB. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM. Main subjects to be Science or Mathematics. (Note: BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate (Subsidiary Diploma) achieved at Distinction level, is normally acceptable in lieu of one A Level at grade B). GCSE at Grade C/4 or above is also required in English or English Language, Mathematics and either Chemistry, Physics or Dual Award Science. Irish Leaving Certificate: Five subjects at Higher at H3. Two Mathematics/Science subjects required. O4 in English and Mathematics is also required.
About this course
BSc in Marine Biology, focusing on the protection and management of natural ecosystems. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Fieldwork, Project Management, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students complete an independent research project under the supervision of an academic researcher during their final year.
Modules
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- Frontiers in Biological Sciences
- Diversity of Life 1
- Ecology and Environmental Science
- Diversity of Life 2
- The Cell
- Introduction to Genetics
- Biological Enhanced Skills Training (BEST)
- Ecology
- Conservation Biology
- Mapping and Monitoring the Environment
- Coastal Biodiversity (BI25F2)
- Field Biology (BI25F6)
- Marine Field Ecology (BI25F9)
- Field Skills in Ecology and Animal Behaviour (BI25FA)
- The Living Landscape (BI25FB)
- Statistical Analysis of Biological Data
- Population Ecology
- Conservation in Practice
- Gateway to Honours Project
- Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems
- Field Ecology Skills (EK35F1)
- Animal Evolution and Biodiversity
- SBS Honours Project
- Wildlife Conservation and Management: Concepts and Practice