Marine Biology and Coastal Zone Management - BSc Hons (Lancaster University)

Blackpool and The Fylde College

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    Course

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    Blackpool

As both human activities and environmental processes increase the demand being placed on coastal and marine resources, a need has arisen for skilled individuals to redress the balance in these highly sensitive ecosystems. Our BSc (Hons) Marine Biology and Coastal Zone Management and preparatory Foundation Degree are vocational programmes that deliver skills in marine sciences and environmental management for ultimate employment within these areas. The career opportunities are diverse and graduates have progressed to employment with a host of environmental agencies and companies, namely Natural England, North West Fisheries, APEM Ltd Environmental Consultants and Merlin Entertainment (Sealife Centre). Postgraduate study and teaching are also popular.

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Blackpool (Lancashire)
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Palatine Road, FY1 4DW

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  • IT Management
  • Biology
  • IT
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  • Marine Biology
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Course programme

This programme focuses on the development of skills appropriate to employment in the assessment, analysis and evaluation of coastal and marine conservation issues. It integrates theoretical knowledge and understanding with practical expertise, while developing transferable skills directly applicable to the work context and to serve future employability needs. Our multi-disciplinary approach allows you to acquire analytical, communication, problem-solving, scientific and technological skills together with practical techniques of enquiry and sound business principles, all of which may be applied to the conservation and management of valued marine and coastal environments and species.

BScMB 3/13 Environmental Impact Assessment - 20 credits
BScMB 3/14a Biology of Marine Mammals and Reptiles - 10 credits
BScMB 3/14b Genetics and Molecular Biology - 10 credits
BScMB 3/15 Marine Ecology and Fisheries Science - 20 credits
BScMB 3/16 The Management of Coastlines for Sustainable Tourism - 20 credits
BScMB 3/17 Dissertation - 40 credits

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