Marine Biology BSc

Bachelor's degree

In Currie

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Currie (Scotland)

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Home Undergraduate Biology Marine Biology BScMarine Biology BSc How to apply »UCAS codeC160QualificationBScDurationUp to 4 yearsStudy locationEdinburghDelivery typeFull-timeOverviewProgramme contentEmployabilityEntry requirementsFees & scholarshipsOverviewYears 1 and 2 provide a foundation in modern biology, including: Ecology; Pollution Biology; and Man’s Impact on the Environment. Year 3 gives a thorough grounding in many aspects of Marine Biology and Year 4 explores the applications of Marine Biology to Marine Resource Development and Marine Environmental Protection. Fieldwork plays an important part in the programme. The programme aims to produce good Marine Biologists with a training in applied aspects of marine resource exploitation and protection. Breadth in the curriculum is provided by options including Molecular Biology and Microbiology.  Show key dataProgramme contentYear 1 Introduces Biology largely as Human Biology with accompanying courses in Applied and Environmental Biology. Additional subjects include Mathematics for Scientists and Chemistry, as required for an understanding of future courses in Biochemistry and Physiology. Learning and teaching Scheduled learning: 25% Independent study: 75% Assessment Written: 53% Practical: 23% Coursework: 24% Year 2 Concentrates on broad topics in Biology, especially Whole Organism Biology of Animals, Plants and Microorganisms; Cell Structure and Biochemistry; and Nutrition and Health. Learning and teaching Scheduled learning: 28% Independent study: 72% Assessment Written: 52% Practical: 18% Coursework: 30% Year 3 Core courses in Marine Biology focus on Marine Biodiversity, Marine Environmental Biology and Practical Marine Biology. Learning and teaching Scheduled learning: 28% Independent study: 72% Assessment Written: 51% Practical: 19% Coursework: 30% Year 4 Advanced topics in Marine Biology including: Estuarine and Coastal Management; Fish...

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Currie (Midlothian/Edinburghshire)
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Edinburgh Campus, Riccarton, EH14 4AS

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Subjects

  • IT
  • Biology
  • Marine Biology
  • Teaching
  • Learning Teaching
  • Biochemistry
  • GCSE Mathematics
  • Physiology
  • Human Biology
  • Mathematics
  • Nutrition

Course programme

Year 1

Introduces Biology largely as Human Biology with accompanying courses in Applied and Environmental Biology. Additional subjects include Mathematics for Scientists and Chemistry, as required for an understanding of future courses in Biochemistry and Physiology.

Learning and teaching
  • Scheduled learning: 25%
  • Independent study: 75%

Assessment

  • Written: 53%
  • Practical: 23%
  • Coursework: 24%

Year 2

Concentrates on broad topics in Biology, especially Whole Organism Biology of Animals, Plants and Microorganisms; Cell Structure and Biochemistry; and Nutrition and Health.

Learning and teaching
  • Scheduled learning: 28%
  • Independent study: 72%

Assessment

  • Written: 52%
  • Practical: 18%
  • Coursework: 30%

Additional information

OverviewYears 1 and 2 provide a foundation in modern biology, including: Ecology; Pollution Biology; and Man’s Impact on the Environment. Year 3 gives a thorough grounding in many aspects of Marine Biology and Year 4 explores the applications of Marine Biology to Marine Resource Development and Marine Environmental Protection. Fieldwork plays an important part in the programme. The programme aims to produce good Marine Biologists with a training in applied aspects of marine resource exploitation and protection. Breadth in the curriculum is provided by options including Molecular...

Marine Biology BSc

Price on request