You’ll cover a broad range of topics to provide you with a solid foundation of knowledge in Marine Biology. This foundation will help you understand more complex challenges and solutions as you progress in your degree.
You'll also be introduced to standard laboratory procedures, experimental design, sampling methods, field observations, and recording, analysing and displaying scientific information.
Modules
You will take the following compulsory modules:
| Compulsory modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| Genetics and Evolution | 20 |
| Ecology and Conservation | 20 |
| Marine Biology | 20 |
| Animal Life | 20 |
| Introduction to Marine Sciences (previously called The Marine Environment) | 20 |
| Skills for the Biosciences | 20 |
You’ll develop a deeper understanding of marine ecology. You’ll also learn how your marine biology skills apply to many different areas. These can include industrial, biotechnology and food production.
You’ll develop your skills and knowledge through laboratory practicals, workshops, field trips and a residential field course.
Modules
Compulsory modules
You will take the following compulsory modules:
| Compulsory module | Credits |
|---|---|
| Biodiversity, Ecology and Conservation | 20 |
| Tropical Marine Ecology | 20 |
| Contemporary Oceanography (previously called Oceans and Climate I) | 20 |
| Professional Skills for Bioscientists (previously called Academic and Employability Skills) | 20 |
| Field skills for Marine Science | 20 |
Optional modules
You will take one of the following optional modules:
| Optional module | Credits |
|---|---|
| Evolution and Behaviour | 20 |
| Vertebrate Biology and Ecology | 20 |
| Deep Sea and Polar Biology | 20 |
With the approval of the Degree Programme Director, alternative optional modules to those listed above may be selected.
In Stage 3, you’ll complete your marine research project either in the UK or overseas. As part of your project, you’ll submit a scientific paper and present your findings to staff and students. This experience is invaluable as writing research papers is a core requirement in the field.
You'll also study advanced marine biology and zoology and learn more about current research in ecology or zoology. You’ll choose an optional module from a range that allow you to tailor your learning to your interests. Options may include topics such as biodiversity, environmental impact assessment, physiological zoology, or global marine science.
Compulsory modules
You will take the following compulsory modules:
| Compulsory modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| Global Challenges & Solutions | 20 |
| Research Project | 40 |
You will choose whether to take either one or both modules from the following list:
| Optional modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| Current Research in Ecology | 20 |
| Current Zoology | 20 |
If you chose one optional module from the previous section, you will take two optional modules from the following, or if you chose both optional modules from the previous section, you will take one optional module from the following:
| Optional modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| Environmental Impact Assessment | 20 |
| Biodiversity Science and Management | 20 |
| Physiological Zoology | 20 |
| Global Marine Science | 20 |
With the approval of the Degree Programme Director, alternative optional modules to those listed above may be selected.