BSc Marine Biology
Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 104 UCAS points. A level: 104 UCAS points. Two full A-levels required as a minimum, including Grade C in Biology. BTEC: Grade DMM required from Applied Science, or other Science-based BTEC including Biology modules. We can accept BTEC Subsidiary Diplomas in combination, where we would ask for a Merit grade in Applied Science. T level: Overall Merit required in Science. Scottish Highers: Two Scottish Higher Levels required, including Biology. Irish Leaving Certificate: Two Higher Levels required, including Biology. IB: 30 points overall, including Grade 4 in Higher Level Biology. Must have passed the full International Baccalaureate to be considered. Access to HE: 104 UCAS points from a QAA Approved Level 3 Access to HE Diploma in a suitable Science subject, must include Biology content. GCSE: In addition to Level 3 requirements, you must have evidence of Level 2 GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Marine Biology and Zoology, covering the biology, ecology, and conservation of marine organisms. Core topics include fieldwork, laboratory techniques, data analysis, statistics, programming, and research methods. The programme is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology and includes two residential field trips, one in Scotland and an international trip in the final year. An optional placement year is available, and the course concludes with an independent final-year dissertation project.
Modules
- Introduction to Marine Biology
- Genes to Ecosystems
- Biological Skills
- Study Skills for Marine Biology
- Biodiversity
- Global Distribution of Wildlife
- Ocean Challenges
- Animal Evolution (Marine and Wildlife)
- Conservation Biology
- Coastal Management
- Research Skills
- Data Science
- Fisheries Science
- Marine Biotechnology
- Applied Aquatic Biology
- Final Year Project with Science Communication and Professional Skills (HANS)
- Final Year Project and Professional Skills
- Environmental Geographical Information Systems
- Diving for Marine Conservation
- Mitigating Climate Change