BScMarine Biology
| Study location | United Kingdom, Colchester Campus |
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| Type | Bachelor courses, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 3 years |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | BSc |
| Course code | C164 |
| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) |
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| Language requirements | English IELTS: 6.0 |
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| Other requirements | At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. |
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Overview
Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.
Programme structure
Year 1
Scientific and Transferable Skills for Biosciences
Marine Biology Field Skills
Genetics and Evolution
Plant Biology and Ecosystems
Microbiology
Animal Evolution, Ecology & Behaviour
Marine Ecology
Year 2
Marine Biology Residential Field Course
Marine Biodiversity
Professional Skills for Ecological and Marine Scientists
Marine Vertebrates
Coral Reef Biology (optional)
Ecology: Populations and Communities (optional)
Biodiversity and Conservation (optional)
Final year
Research Project in Ecological and Marine Sciences
Estuarine and Coastal Ecology Field Module
Fisheries Ecology
Pollution: Impacts and Management (optional)
Conservation Management and Practice (optional)
Sustainability (optional)
Freshwater Ecology (optional)
Career opportunities
Following your degree in Marine Biology you can opt for further study, or pursue careers as varied as conservation, writing and editing for scientific publications, research or consultancy for coastal-based organisations.
Our students have taken up a wide range of careers in research laboratories, consultancies, business and industry, conservation practice and environmental assessment. Others have gone on to work in sales, publishing and management, while others still have chosen to enhance their career opportunities by studying for MSc or PhD degrees.
Recent graduates have gone on to work for the following high profile organisations:
New Earth Solutions
Engine Group
Cromwell Council
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