BSc Ecology
Entry requirements
A level: Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (e.g. A-Levels or BTEC diploma) in subject areas other than biological science, and to mature-aged candidates who have the required GCSEs, experience and motivation. IB: Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed an international baccalaureate in subject areas other than higher level biological science, and to mature-aged candidates who have the required GCSE subjects (or equivalent), experience and motivation.
About this course
BSc in Marine Biology. Core topics include Fieldwork and Research Methods. The course includes a Research Project in the final year. Practical fieldwork takes place along the Cardigan Bay coastline and in nearby freshwater environments.
Modules
- Building Blocks of Biology
- Communication Skills
- Fundamentals in Animal Biology
- Fundamentals in Ecology and Plant Diversity
- Microbes, Health and Disease
- Practical and Analytical Skills for Biologists
- Climate and Climate Change
- Comparative Animal Physiology
- Ecology and Conservation
- Genetics, Evolution and Diversity
- Microbial and Plant Diversity
- Skills for Wildlife Scientists
- Climate Change: Plants, Animals and Ecosystems
- Introduction to Geographic Information Systems and Landscape Ecology
- Research Methods
- Wildlife Surveying
- Environmental Microbiology and Monitoring
- Freshwater Biology
- Invertebrate Zoology
- Marine Biology
- Vertebrate Zoology
- Environmental Regulation and Consultancy
- Population and Community Ecology
- Research Project
- Behavioural Neurobiology
- Freshwater Biology Field Course
- Sustainable Land Management
- Terrestrial Ecology Fieldcourse
- Wildlife Conservation & Biodiversity