BSc Marine and Freshwater Biology
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 Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The programme is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology and offers optional field courses in marine and freshwater environments. A substantial independent research project with one-to-one academic supervision is undertaken in the final year.
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
- Cell Biology
- Comparative Animal Physiology
- Ecology and Conservation
- Genetics, Evolution and Diversity
- Microbial and Plant Diversity
- Skills for Wildlife Scientists
- Aquatic Botany
- Freshwater Biology
- Marine Biology
- Research Methods
- Animal Behaviour
- Environmental Microbiology and Monitoring
- Introduction to Geographic Information Systems and Landscape Ecology
- Invertebrate Zoology
- Researching Behavioural Ecology
- Vertebrate Zoology
- Fish Biology, Fisheries and Aquaculture
- Practical Aquatic Conservation
- Research Project
- Behavioural Neurobiology
- Environmental Regulation and Consultancy
- Freshwater Biology Field Course
- Marine Biology Field Course
- Population and Community Ecology
- Wildlife Conservation & Biodiversity