BSc (Hons) Marine Biology & Oceanography

The BSc Marine Biology and Oceanography course offered by Plymouth University is a science-based program that investigates marine life and the ocean environment. The course is suitable for those interested in understanding the marine world, the challenges it faces and learn valuable laboratory and software skills necessary to work in the promising field of marine biology and oceanography.Course Content: The course combines the studies of marine biology and oceanography by using a marine biologists’ perspective to explore the biodiversity of marine life and how these organisms interact with challenging oceanic environments. At the same time, it provides oceanographic views to study currents, waves, tides, and the geological structure of marine landscapes that shape these diverse marine ecosystems. The course also encompasses fieldwork, data collection and processing, computer-based mapping, analysis and modelling, laboratory work and computer-aided learning.Key Modules: The course comprises modules including Discovering Marine Biology and Oceanography, Research Skills & Employability, Microbes, Algae & Plants, Marine Vertebrates, Coastal Processes, and Marine Conservation and Policy.Accreditations: This 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: This program prepares students for a wide range of future careers, such as marine biologist, oceanographic data analyst, marine environmental consultant, marine policy developer, fisheries officer, marine ecologist, and many more.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.