BSc (Hons) Marine Biology & Costal Ecology

The BSc (Hons) Marine Biology and Coastal Ecology course at the University of Plymouth is a three-year, full-time, undergraduate course. This attractive course allows students to explore the marine environment, uncovering the secrets of marine life and coastal ecosystems. It provides an advanced knowledge base, essential skills and hands-on experience for exciting career opportunities in marine biosciences and coastal ecology.Course Content: Students on this course will gain practical experience in marine biology and coastal ecology, with extensive fieldwork carried out in a variety of terrestrial and marine habitats around the Southwest, an area rich in marine biological resources. The course also includes a substantial final year research project, which allows students to carry out research in an area of their own interest. Key Modules: The course consists of modules that cover topics such as Evolution and Biodiversity, Marine Vertebrates, Coastal and Estuarine Ecosystems, Quantifying Marine Populations and Communities, and Behavioural and Population Ecology. Other modules focus on Applied Marine Biology and Coastal Zone Management. Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting in part the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).Future Careers: Upon completion of the course, graduates can find various employment opportunities in marine environmental consulting, marine biological research, coastal zone management, fisheries and aquaculture. Some choose to continue their studies in postgraduate research in various fields such as marine, environmental and ecological sciences.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.