BSc Marine Biology with Foundation Year
Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 64 UCAS points. A level: 64 UCAS Tariff points. At least one full A level is required. BTEC: MPP T level: Pass (D or E on the core) - Science only accepted subject. Must have passed all components. Scottish Highers: 64 UCAS Tariff points from Higher Level. Irish Leaving Certificate: 64 UCAS Tariff points from Higher Level. Access To Higher Education: 64 UCAS Tariff points from a QAA Approved Level 3 Access to HE Diploma. GCSE: In addition to Level 3 requirements, you must have evidence of Level 2 GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above. IB: 26 points.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Marine Biology and Zoology. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, and Environmental Analysis. The degree is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. A foundation year pathway is available for students who do not meet direct entry requirements.
Modules
- Biological Principles
- Scientific Methods
- Data Handling
- Professional Communications
- Science for Health
- Environmental Conservation
- Introduction to Marine Biology
- Global Distribution of Wildlife
- Biodiversity
- Genes to Ecosystems
- Biological Skills
- Study Skills for Marine Biology
- 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 and Professional Skills
- Final Year Project with Science Communication and Professional Skills (HANS)
- Environmental Geographical Information Systems
- Diving for Marine Conservation
- Mitigating Climate Change