Marine Biology and Zoology BSc (Hons)

Bachelor's degree

In Bangor

£ 13,300 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Bangor (Wales)

  • Duration

    3 Years

  • Start date

    September

This specialist joint honours degree is taught between the Schools of Ocean Sciences and Biological Sciences. The Marine Biology element covers animals, seaweeds, plants and microbial life in the seas and their interactions. The Zoology part covers all animals whether on land or in water. The degree therefore gives a wide overview of the diversity of animal life and ecosystems on this planet, ranging from the mountains to the deep sea trenches. The course shows how interactions between animals and their environments apply equally to marine, terrestrial and freshwater habitats. You will be introduced to the fundamentals of biology, ecology, and evolution of marine organisms and all animal groups. In addition, more applied aspects such as aquaculture and fisheries, parasitology and immunology are covered.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Bangor (Gwynedd)
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LL57 2DG

Start date

SeptemberEnrolment now open

About this course


The course aims to enable understudies to: Know the basic taxonomy of living organisms, from viruses, microbes, fungi, plants, to invertebrate and vertebrate animals.

Understand the functional morphology of the above organisms.

Understand basic physiological principles applicable to selected groups of organisms.


The course is ideal preparation for careers in research, conservation, fisheries and aquaculture, government advisory bodies, the scientific media, ecotourism and other leisure industries and pressure groups.

320 260 points including Biology and usually one other science subject at A2 level
Irish Leaving Certificate including Biology at Higher level

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Subjects

  • IT
  • Biology
  • Ecology
  • Zoology
  • Marine Biology
  • Marine conservation
  • Herpetology
  • Fish Biology and Ecology
  • Vertebrate Biology
  • Sharks, Skates and Rays
  • Larval Ecology
  • Communicating Science
  • Marine and Exploitation
  • Invertebrates

Course programme

You study 120 credits in each year. Year 1 All modules are worth 20 credits. Compulsory modules: Cellular and Molecular Biology Ecology and Evolution Introductory Research Skills Marine Biology Practical 1 Organismal Diversity Tutorial 1 Year 2 Some modules are worth 20 credits and others 10. Compulsory modules: Evolution and Genetics 1 Invertebrates Marine Biology Practical 2 Marine Ecology Marine Physiology and Behaviour Communicating Science Vertebrate Biology Year 3 Some modules are worth 20 credits and others 10. You will study all of the compulsory modules and choose several optional. Optional modules are paired together and you will only choose one optional module from a pair of modules. Compulsory modules: Dissertation Intertidal Field Project Optional modules: Animal Survival Strategies Fish Biology Herpetology Larval Ecology Marine Conservation and Exploitation Marine Processes and Systems Marine Vertebrates Molecular Ecology and Evolution Overseas Field Course VIMS Air breathing Marine Vertebrates Sharks, Skates and Rays Fish Biology and Ecology You will carry out a research dissertation in which you do an independent study on topics related to any aspect of Marine Biology or Zoology.

Marine Biology and Zoology BSc (Hons)

£ 13,300 VAT inc.