B.Sc. Marine Biology (Hons)

Newcastle University

Bachelor's degree

In Newcastle Upon Tyne

£ 17,080 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Newcastle upon tyne

  • Duration

    36 Months

  • Start date

    August

Studying marine sciences at Newcastle equips you with skills for a profession in a growing sector. We are one of the largest marine schools in Europe and our location near the coast provides fantastic opportunities for fieldwork. Our Marine Biology BSc Honours degree, Newcastle University provides you with a holistic understanding of human interaction with the marine environment. It is the study of all marine life, from marine bacteria to large invertebrates and mammals.

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Location

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Newcastle Upon Tyne (Tyne and Wear)
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Newcastle University, NE1 7RU

Start date

AugustEnrolment now open

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2018

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Subjects

  • Biology
  • Marine Biology
  • Skills and Training

Course programme

Course Content

Our degrees are divided into Stages. Each Stage lasts for an academic year and you need to complete modules totalling 120 credits by the end of each Stage.

Please be aware that programme modules do change and therefore may differ for your year of entry.

Stage 1

Compulsory modules

  • MST1101 Marine Biology

  • MST1102 Diversity and Behaviour of Marine Animals

  • MST1103 The Marine Environment

  • MST1104 Marine Study Skills

Stage 2

Compulsory modules

  • MST2101 Marine Ecology

  • MST2104 Marine Research and Employability Skills

  • MST2105 Marine Practical Skills

Optional modules

You take one of the following optional modules:

  • MST2102 Physiology, Reproduction and Adaptation of Marine Animals

  • MST2103 Marine Processes and Cycles

Other optional modules may also be available.

Stage 3

Compulsory modules

  • MST3101 Advanced Marine Biology

Optional modules

You take one of the following optional modules:

  • MST3104 Research Project: Marine Biology

  • MST3107 Research Project: Overseas

You take one of the following optional modules:

  • MST3102 Advanced Marine Zoology

  • MST3103 Advanced Oceanography

Other optional modules may also be available.

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B.Sc. Marine Biology (Hons)

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