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BSc Marine Biology

Newcastle University

Institution
Newcastle University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Marine Biology
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
C161
Typical offer
A-level ABB, IB 32

Entry requirements

A level: ABB IB: 32 points

About this course

BSc Honours in Biology, with a focus on marine ecosystems and marine life. The curriculum spans modules including Marine Biology, Tropical Marine Ecology, Deep-Sea and Polar Biology, and Contemporary Oceanography. Study covers marine organisms from microbes through to whales, and includes field skills training for marine science.

Modules

  • Genetics and Evolution
  • Ecology and Conservation
  • Marine Biology
  • Animal Life
  • Introduction to Marine Sciences
  • Skills for the Biosciences
  • Biodiversity, Ecology and Conservation
  • Tropical Marine Ecology
  • Contemporary Oceanography
  • Professional Skills for Bioscientists
  • Field Skills for Marine Science
  • Evolution & Behaviour
  • Vertebrate Biology and Ecology
  • Deep-Sea and Polar Biology