BSc (Hons) Marine Biology with Biodiversity and Conservation
Bachelor's degree
In Cambridge
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Bachelor's degree
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Location
Cambridge
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Duration
3 Years
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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.
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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.
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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
- 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
- Being a Biologist
- Field Skills in Biology
- Marine and Terrestrial Communities
- Biological Oceanography
- Invertebrate Biology
- Vertebrate Biology
- Evolution of Behaviour
- Principles of Genetics and Evolution
- Biological Bases of Behaviour
- Animal Health and Nutrition
- Parasitology
- Biogeography
- Coastal Marine Biology
- Wildlife Conservation
- Practical Marine Biology
- Undergraduate Project
- Mammalogy
- Behavioural Ecology
- Tropical Ecology and Management
- Population Ecology and Wildlife Management
- Countryside Management
- Cognition, Evolution and Behaviour
- 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.
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BSc (Hons) Marine Biology with Biodiversity and Conservation