Marine Biology BSc (Hons)

Bangor University
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Bachelor's degree

In Bangor

£ 13,300 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Bangor (Wales)

  • Duration

    3 Years

  • Start date

    September

We are increasingly aware of the value of marine organisms for food, medicine and other products as well as for their role in influencing the climate. Marine Biology is the study of organisms that occupy 95% of the biosphere of our planet, living in conditions ranging from the polar seas (below 2_) to hydrothermal vents (greater than 100_). The majority of phyla are found in the oceans; the sizes of organisms range from the smallest micro organism on the planet to the largest invertebrates (giant squid) and mammals (blue whales). This very popular course allows you to study the fundamental aspects of the biology of marine life as well as more specialised aspects such as aquaculture, fisheries and marine biotechnology.

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Location

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Bangor (Gwynedd)
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LL57 2DG

Start date

SeptemberEnrolment now open

About this course


The course aims to enable understudies to: Show understanding of units of measure and dimensional analysis

Have a sound grasp of basic numerical manipulation techniques

Be able to use mathematical and graphical techniques to describe scientific phenomena

Apply appropriate data analysis and statistical techniques to scientific data using Excel, Matlab and SPSS computer packages and correctly interpret the outcomes

Have an awareness of how to plan and conduct a simple experiment with appropriate regard to design and analysis issues

Apply appropriate spatial analysis techniques to data and correctly interpret the outputs

Develop an understanding of the scientific method to develop ideas, make observations, and set and test hypotheses

Be able to communicate the results of environmental scientific investigations to an appropriate audience

Apply appropriate temporal analysis techniques to data and correctly interpret the outputs


The course is ideal preparation for careers in research, conservation, marine resource management, fisheries and aquaculture, government advisory bodies, the scientific media, ecotourism and other leisure industries and pressure groups and many unrelated areas that require analytical skills.

340 280 points at A2/AS level (or equivalent) including A2 in Biology and usually one other science subject (Physics, Maths, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science), plus Grade C in GCSE Maths, Double Award Science and English.
We consider Access and BTEC Extended National Diploma applicants and mature students on an individual basis.

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4.5
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  • The university is really a good place to study and I recommended every student to come here from different nationalities because they will find whatever they want.
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4.0
04/07/2018
What I would highlight: I would apply for more societies, such the choir and the orchestra. Great experience overall thanks for everything.
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Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Student

5.0
23/04/2018
What I would highlight: The university is really a good place to study and I recommended every student to come here from different nationalities because they will find whatever they want.
What could be improved: -
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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Subjects

  • IT
  • Biology
  • Ecology
  • Marine Biology
  • Marine Ecology
  • Marine Physiology and Behaviour
  • Evolution and Genetics
  • Marine Conservation and Exploitation
  • Larval Ecology
  • Prince Madog Cruise
  • Communicating Science
  • Marine Biology Practical 2

Course programme

Year 1 Compulsory modules: Ecology and Evolution Introducing the Oceans Introductory Research Skills Marine Biology Practical 1 Organismal Diversity Tutorial 1 Year 2 Some modules are worth 20 credits and others 10. You will study all of the compulsory modules and choose one optional. Compulsory modules: Evolution and Genetics 1 Marine Ecology Marine Biology Practical 2 Marine Physiology and Behaviour Prince Madog Cruise Communicating Science Optional modules: Estuary and Shelf Sea Processes Tides, Waves and Sampling Year 3 Compulsory modules: Some modules are worth 20 credits and others 10. You will study all of the compulsory modules and choose one optional. Compulsory modules: Dissertation Extreme Marine Habitats Intertidal Field Project Marine Processes and Systems Optional modules: Larval Ecology Marine Conservation and Exploitation 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.

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Marine Biology BSc (Hons)

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