BSc Marine Biology
Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112 UCAS points A level: Typical offer - BCC/BBC Must include A Level: Biology or Applied Science IB: 26 points including 5 in HL Biology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Marine Biology, exploring the diversity of life in the oceans and the interactions that sustain marine environments. Core topics include coastal ecology, oceanography, tropical marine ecology, and the impacts of climate change on marine ecosystems. Students develop practical skills through fieldwork and laboratory sessions, and a five-week work placement year is available. The University of Chester is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.
Modules
- Introduction to Scientific Principles
- Animal Biology
- Animals in the Anthropocene
- Science of Life
- Exploring and Researching Life Sciences
- Global Biodiversity
- Project Based Learning in Biosciences
- Spanish: Communication in Practice
- French: Intermediate Language Development
- Spanish: Intermediate Language Development
- Chinese: Intermediate Language Development
- German: Communication in Practice
- French: Communication in Practice
- Subsidiary Language
- Adaptations to the Environment
- Behavioural Ecology
- Blue Frontiers: Exploring Ocean Ecology
- Work Placement - Natural Sciences
- Experiential Learning - Natural Sciences
- Upper Intermediate Language Development and Global Employability
- Advanced Language Development and Global Sustainability
- Post Beginner Language Development and Global Cultures
- Experiential Overseas Learning
- Developing Intercultural Literacy and Cross-Cultural Skills
- Industry Placement Year
- Study Abroad Immersive Year
- Biological Enterprise
- Applied Conservation
- Future Seas: Managing Oceans in the Anthropocene
- Natural Sciences Dissertation
- Reefs, Roots and Meadows: Discovering Tropical Marine Ecosystems