Marine Zoology BSc Honours (C350)

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.

• MST1101 Marine Biology
• MST1102 Diversity and Behaviour of Marine Animals
• MST1103 The Marine Environment
• MST1104 Marine Study Skills

• MST2101 Marine Ecology
• MST2102 Physiology, Reproduction and Adaptation of Marine Animals
• MST2104 Marine Research and Employability Skills
• MST2105 Marine Practical Skills

• MST3101 Advanced Marine Biology
• MST3102 Advanced Marine Zoology

You take one of the following modules:

• MST3105 Research Project: Marine Zoology
• MST3107 Research Project: Overseas

The seas are key to the UK's economy and quality of life. Through its contribution to primary energy supplies, ship-borne trade, fisheries, marine aggregates, tourism and recreation, the UK's marine environment plays a large part in our nature conservation heritage.

Concern for the environment means that employers are increasingly seeking graduates with Marine Science training. Graduates from our degrees work for government agencies such as Natural England and the Joint Nature Conservation Committee in coastal conservation and, as wardens in marine nature reserves. Some are employed offshore as observers on fishing vessels for the EU and commercial fisheries. Others will work for environmental charities and pressure groups, whilst some are involved in education or travel the world as Environmental Consultants.

Studying Marine Science equips you with some very specific skills according to your particular course or specialism but also encourages the development of a broader set of transferable skills. These specific and the generic skills prepare you for a variety of jobs both highly related and totally unrelated to the marine environment. Careers in teaching, law, banking, commerce and sales are also very popular with our graduates.

Further study at university offers training for careers in research. Research skills and the ability to solve problems are useful in both environmental and non-environmental-related jobs. It is possible for Marine Scientists to progress to Senior Research Scientist and management level positions.

Qualities such as self-motivation, teamwork ability and leadership may also be gained through non-academic activities and work experience and prepare you for a range of careers.

Find out more about the career options for graduates from Prospects: The UK's Official Careers Website.