MSci Marine Vertebrate Conservation
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, an integrated Master's programme studied over four years full-time. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, and Fieldwork. The first three years follow the same curriculum as the BSc, with progression to the fourth year contingent on achieving satisfactory marks. Fieldwork exercises take place aboard the RV Prince Madog, and the final-year research project is submitted in scientific journal paper format.
Modules
- Ecology & Evolution
- Marine Biology Practical 1
- Diversity of Marine Life
- Fundamentals of Oceanography
- Environmental Data and Analysis
- Environmental Data Analysis
- Science Skills Tutorial
- Principles of Conservation
- Marine Physiology and Behaviour
- Marine Biology Practical 2
- Ship-based Field Course
- Cwrs Maes Llong
- Communicating Science
- Estuary and Shelf Sea Processes
- Tides, Waves, Marine Energy
- Marine Ecology
- Marine Conservation and Exploitation
- Sharks and their Relatives
- Marine Mammal Science
- Marine Mammal Observation
- Intertidal Field Project
- Dissertation
- Marine Ecosystems and Processes
- Fish Biology and Ecology
- Research Project Investigation
- Advanced Research Skills
- Research Preparation
- Perspectives in Marine Science