Marine Vertebrate Zoology BSc (Hons)

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Bachelor's degree

In Bangor

£ 13,300 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Bangor (Wales)

  • Duration

    3 Years

  • Start date

    September

The Schools of Ocean Sciences and Biological Sciences jointly teach this specialist single honours course, which is a unique course in the UK. This degree incorporates a wide overview of marine organisms, their habitats and the food web supporting the top predators, including fishes, seabirds, reptiles, seals and whales. During the degree, the general principles of biology, marine biology and marine science will be explored, with the taxonomy, physiology, behaviour and ecology of marine vertebrates highlighted. Opportunities will be presented to consider applied aspects of zoology such as fisheries, aquaculture, conservation biology and ecotourism.

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Bangor (Gwynedd)
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LL57 2DG

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SeptemberEnrolment now open

About this course


The course aims to enable understudies to: Demonstrate a knowledge of the water masses and circulation of the Oceans

Appreciate the role of dynamical concepts, including inertia and earth rotation effects on Ocean currents

Be able to describe the way in which measurements are made within the ocean

Appreciate the role of the ocean in climate change

Appreciate and describe the processes that influence the concentration and distribution of elements in ocean waters and underlying sediments.

Master some simple laboratory techniques associated with the chemical analysis of seawater


The course is ideal preparation for careers in research, marine resource management, conservation, environmental impact assessment, fisheries, coastal authorities, government advisory bodies, the scientific media, ecotourism and other leisure industries and pressure groups.

340 280 points at A2/AS level (or equivalent) including A2 in Biology and usually one other science subject (Physics, Maths, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science), plus Grade C in GCSE Maths, Double Award Science and English.
We consider Access and BTEC Extended National Diploma applicants and mature students on an individual basis.

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Subjects

  • IT
  • Biology
  • Ecology
  • Zoology
  • Marine Biology
  • Physiology
  • Conservation
  • Ecology and Evolution
  • Organismal Diversity
  • Marine Ecology
  • Fish Biology and Ecology
  • Vertebrate Biology
  • Prince Madog Cruise
  • Intertidal Field Project
  • Marine Vertebrate Zoology
  • Marine Organisms

Course programme

Year 1 The first year of the course provides you with a basic understanding of important elements of both marine science and biology. You will study through lectures, tutorials, laboratory practicals and fieldwork. Compulsory modules: Ecology and Evolution Organismal Diversity Introducing the Oceans Introductory Research Skills Marine Biology Practical 1 Tutorial 1 Year 2 Some modules are worth 20 credits and others 10. You will study all of the compulsory modules and choose one optional. Compulsory modules: Evolution and Genetics 1 Marine Biology Practical 2 Marine Ecology Marine Physiology and Behaviour Prince Madog Cruise Communicating Science Optional modules: Estuarine and Shelf Sea Processes Principles of Conservation Tides, Waves and Sampling Vertebrate Biology Year 3 Some modules are worth 20 credits and others 10. You will study all of the compulsory modules and choose one optional. Compulsory modules: Dissertation Intertidal Field Project Marine Mammal Observation Techniques Air breathing Marine Vertebrates Sharks, Skates and Rays Fish Biology and Ecology Optional modules: Marine Conservation and Expliotation Marine Processes and Systems You will have the opportunity to specialise in a research dissertation in a marine vertebrate topic of your choice.

Marine Vertebrate Zoology BSc (Hons)

£ 13,300 VAT inc.