MSci Marine Biology And Zoology
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 and Zoology, studying animal life and ecosystem interactions from tropical coral reefs to deep-sea trenches. Core topics include data analysis, statistics, research methods, fieldwork, communication and writing, and critical thinking. Fieldwork opportunities include the North American Atlantic Coast Ecology module and an intertidal field project. A self-directed dissertation is completed in the final year.
Modules
- Ecology & Evolution
- Principles of Life
- Marine Biology Practical 1
- Diversity of Marine Life
- Environmental Data and Analysis
- Environmental Data Analysis
- Science Skills Tutorial
- Invertebrates
- Marine Zoology and Ecosystems
- Marine Physiology and Behaviour
- Marine Biology Practical 2
- Marine Ecology
- Communicating Science
- Intertidal Field Project
- Dissertation
- Life in a Changing Climate
- Animal Survival Strategies
- Life in Wetlands
- Marine Conservation and Exploitation
- Marine Ecosystems and Processes
- Fish Biology and Ecology
- Larval Ecology
- North American Atlantic Coast Ecology
- Freshwater Ecosystems
- Molecular Ecology and Evolution
- Parasites and Pathogens
- Sharks and their Relatives
- Marine Mammal Science
- Research Project Investigation
- Advanced Research Skills
- Research Preparation
- Perspectives in Marine Science