BSc (Hons) Marine Biology
- Country United Kingdom
- Course Duration 36 month
- Course Type Full Time
- Courses Campus On Campus
- Language Specification IELTS
- Program Level Graduate
- Education Required Undergraduate
- Admission intake SEP
- Minimum GPA 3.1
Application Charges
| Application Fee | Tution Fee |
|---|---|
| Free | GBP 18,300 |
Program Description
Marine biologists are the first line of defence for our blue planet, and are crucial to enhance the ecology and environment of our oceans.This BSc (Hons) Marine Biology degree, accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB), will give you the skills you need to play your part.With conservation projects and world class facilities on our doorstep, Portsmouth is the perfect place to begin a career as a marine scientist.
Course highlights
- Work on active conservation projects – such as the Solent Oyster Restoration Project, the Solent BioHut project, the Isle of Wight UNESCO Marine Biosphere, and the Solent Seagrass Restoration Project – to gain first-hand experience of marine conservation
- Access the Solent European Marine Site with its wide range of environments through the Institute of Marine Sciences, our internationally renowned shoreside marine station
- Have the chance to go on a marine ecology field trip to Mexico, where you can work to preserve the mangrove forests, seagrass beds and coral reefs
- Get practical marine skills on our research vessels, including a large experimental raft, a 6-metre high-speed shallow draft launch for inshore work and a suite of sampling systems including dredges, grabs and nets
- Build experience on a one-year work placement, study abroad at one of our partner universities, and learn powerboating with the Royal Yacht Association (RYA) or PADI-certified scientific and technical diving
