MSci Marine Biology And Oceanography
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 Earth and Environmental Sciences, integrating undergraduate and master's level study over four years. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Environmental Analysis. The course features a ship-based field course aboard the RV Prince Madog and a dissertation module for independent research.
Modules
- Marine Biology Practical 1
- Earth, Climate and Evolution
- 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
- Ship-based Field Course
- Cwrs Maes Llong
- Communicating Science
- Estuary and Shelf Sea Processes
- Tides, Waves, Marine Energy
- Ice and Oceans
- Dissertation
- Marine Conservation and Exploitation
- Marine Ecosystems and Processes
- Fish Biology and Ecology
- Sharks and their Relatives
- Marine Mammal Science
- Rivers, Coasts and Oceans
- Marine Pollution
- Sediment Dynamics
- Coastal Processes Field Study
- Marine Geology and Applications
- Research Project Investigation
- Advanced Research Skills
- Research Preparation
- Perspectives in Marine Science