BSc (Hons) Marine Biology with Biodiversity and Conservation

Bachelor's degree

In Cambridge

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Cambridge

  • Duration

    3 Years

  • Start date

    September

If you’re passionate about protecting our planet, our Royal Society of Biology-recognised course will give you the skills to make a difference. Explore diverse ecosystems in our labs and on international field trips, while studying in a world-renowned centre for wildlife conservation. This course has been validated to include an optional placement year in industry.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Cambridge (Cambridgeshire )
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Anglia Ruskin University, Eastings Building,, East Road, Cambridge CB1 1PT, United Kingdom

Start date

SeptemberEnrolment now open

About this course


Helping to protect our planet’s habitats and wildlife is fascinating and rewarding work. When you graduate, you’ll have built a deep understanding of issues relating to marine biology, backed up by your own practical experiences on a variety of field trips.
You’ll have the specialist skills you need to work in your chosen area of marine biology, ecology or conservation. You could apply for work in the UK or internationally, for employers such as governments, environment agencies, education institutions and research establishments.

112 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent), including a pass in Biology.
3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths.
If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.

BSc

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Subjects

  • Biology
  • Ecology
  • Biodiversity
  • Marine Biology
  • Conservation
  • Wildlife Conservation
  • Biomeasurement
  • Biologist
  • Origins of Life
  • Skills in Biology
  • Terrestrial Communities
  • Biological Oceanography

Course programme

Year one, core modules
  • Wildlife and Conservation
  • Introduction to Marine Biology
  • Biomeasurement
  • Animal Form and Function
  • Introduction to Animal Behaviour and Welfare
  • Origins of Life
  • Ecology
  • Evolution and Biodiversity
Year two, core modules
  • Being a Biologist
  • Field Skills in Biology
  • Marine and Terrestrial Communities
  • Biological Oceanography
  • Invertebrate Biology
  • Vertebrate Biology
Year two, optional modules
  • Evolution of Behaviour
  • Principles of Genetics and Evolution
  • Biological Bases of Behaviour
  • Animal Health and Nutrition
  • Parasitology
Year three, core modules
  • Biogeography
  • Coastal Marine Biology
  • Wildlife Conservation
  • Practical Marine Biology
  • Undergraduate Project
Year three, optional modules
  • Mammalogy
  • Behavioural Ecology
  • Tropical Ecology and Management
  • Population Ecology and Wildlife Management
  • Countryside Management
  • Cognition, Evolution and Behaviour
Assessment
  • We’ll assess you regularly so that you can check your progress. We’ll use a range of methods, including exams, essays, practical reports, computer-based assessments, presentations, reviews of scientific papers and laboratory skills tests.

Additional information

International students -  2018/19 (per year) £13,000

BSc (Hons) Marine Biology with Biodiversity and Conservation

Price on request