BSc(Hons) Marine Science (with Optional Placement Year)

The Marine Science with Optional Placement Year BSc (Hons) offered by Ulster University is a full-time, undergraduate degree, offered both on campus and through distance learning. The course is designed to provide students with comprehensive knowledge and practical experience in marine science, and the necessary skills to work in the challenging and exciting field of marine and coastal science management.Course Content: The course content is divided into levels 4, 5, and 6, each of which covers distinct areas of marine sciences. Level 4 focusses on topics such as Marine Biology, Aquatic Chemistry, and Oceanography. Level 5 delves deeper into Marine Ecosystems & Fisheries, Marine Ecology and introduces Marine Fieldwork Techniques. Level 6 concludes with specialised topics such as Advanced Marine Studies, Oceanography, and options around Aquatic Biology, Wetland Management, or Marine Coastal Tourism, etc.Key Modules: Some of the key modules students will study include Foundational Biology for Marine Sciences, Statistics for Marine Sciences, Advanced Marine Studies, Marine Ecology, Oceanography, and Aquatic Biology. The course also includes optional modules in Professional Experience in the Marine Industry, Wetland Management, and Marine Coastal Tourism.Accreditations: This course is accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences.Future Careers: Graduates of Marine Science with Optional Placement Year can embark on diverse career paths. Alumni typically find employment in Public Sector Organisations, Environmental Consultancies, Marine Laboratories, Oceanographic Centres, Catchment Management, and in Education and Research Institutions.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.