BSc (Hons) Marine Biology with Oceanography

The BSc Geology course at the University of Southampton delves into the science of processes and physical structure of the Earth. This course, spread over three years and imparted via a mix of lectures, lab work, field-work, and independent study, will expose students to the study of Earth's materials, the processes that shape its structure over time and how life has evolved over billions of years.Course Content: The content of the course includes a variety of topics such as Introductory Palaeobiology, Fundamentals of Geology, Mineralogy, Marine Invertebrates, and Dynamic Earth amongst others. The course also incorporates independent research projects and dissertation work.Key Modules: The key modules in this course can be categorized into Core and Compulsory modules and Optional modules. The Core and Compulsory modules include Foundation in Earth and Environmental Sciences, How the Earth Works, Field Methods, Skills for Geoscientists, Planet Earth and General Field Course. Optional modules enable students to choose from a range of topics such as Natural Hazards, Palaeontology, Dynamic Earth, Marine Invertebrates, and many more based on their interest.Accreditations: The course is accredited by The Geological Society, London.Future Careers: The course equips students with a deep understanding of Geology and its various aspects, thereby opening avenues for a range of careers. This includes roles in environmental consultancy, geo-conservation, the oil, gas and mining industries, hazard assessment, the water industry and infrastructure projects.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.