MSci Marine Biology
Entry requirements
Offers are tariff based, 128-152 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-D DD Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Applied Science : DDM-D DD City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080) in Environmental Conservation or Countryside & Environmental : DDM-D DD 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
MSci in Marine Biology, a four-year undergraduate programme. Core topics include programming, data analysis, statistics, research methods, fieldwork, and science communication. The first three years follow the same structure as the Marine Biology BSc, with the fourth year dedicated to a substantial research project. The programme is based on the coast, adjacent to the Irish Sea and the Menai Strait.
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
- Research Project Investigation
- Advanced Research Skills
- Research Preparation
- Perspectives in Marine Science