B.Sc. Marine Biology

Start your studies with a broad foundation in biology; essential for 21st century marine biology to understand all aspects from the molecular to the ecosystem. This also gives you a chance to change to another course in a biological science should you wish to change the direction of your studies.
Core units in this year include:

• Cell Biology and Biological Chemistry
• Biodiversity and Evolution
• Marine and Terrestrial Ecology
• Microbes and Molecular Biology
• Experimental Biology
• Graduate Skills

In the second year you will begin to specialise in marine biology topics.

Units available in year two include:

• Marine Organisms and Ecosystems
• Oceanography
• Community Ecology and Residential Marine Field Course (this trip is free to marine biology students)
• Marine Animal Science
• Basic and Scientific Diving
• A foreign language

In this year you will gain an advanced understanding of marine systems and organisms including: physiology, aquaculture, fisheries and the management of coastal ecosystems. Then apply your skills and knowledge as you undertake an individual research project on your own research interests.
Units available in this year include:

• Coastal Ecosystems
• Applied Marine Biology
• Marine Ecophysiology
• Aquatic Microbiology
• Ecology and Conservation