BSc Marine Biology
Entry requirements
Offers are tariff based, 120-144 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification e.g.: A Levels: Including 2 science subjects (Biology, Physics, Maths, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science/Studies, Economics, Psychology). General Studies and Key Skills not accepted. BTEC National Extended Diploma in Applied Science*: DDM - DDD Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Applied Science*: DDM - DDD City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080) in Environmental Conservation or Countryside & Environmental*: DDM - DDD International Baccalaureate Diploma (Including grade H5 in at least one science subject) Welsh Baccalaureate is accepted Access to HE Science* Pass required T-levels: considered on a case-by-case basis. We also welcome applications from mature applicants. *Similar subject areas may be considered on a case-by-case basis. For full details go to our website and for a full list of accepted Level 3 qualifications, go to www.ucas.com
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Marine Biology. Core topics include Statistics, Data Analysis, Programming, Research Methods, and Fieldwork. The programme features ship-based fieldwork aboard the research vessel RV Prince Madog, a field excursion to the North American Atlantic coast, and a final-year dissertation with an oral presentation.
Modules
- Ecology & Evolution
- Marine Biology Practical 1
- Diversity of Marine Life
- Fundamentals of Oceanography
- Environmental Data and Analysis
- Environmental Data Analysis
- Science Skills Tutorial
- Marine Physiology and Behaviour
- Marine Biology Practical 2
- Marine Ecology
- Ship-based Field Course
- Cwrs Maes Llong
- Communicating Science
- Estuary and Shelf Sea Processes
- Tides, Waves, Marine Energy
- Marine Ecosystems and Processes
- Extreme Marine Habitats
- Intertidal Field Project
- Dissertation
- Sharks and their Relatives
- Marine Mammal Science
- Larval Ecology
- North American Atlantic Coast Ecology
- Marine Conservation and Exploitation
- Fish Biology and Ecology