About this program
Marine Biology and Zoology
This is a 4-year course. During the first 3 years, you will follow an appropriate BSc degree course structure in one of the following: Marine Biology and Zoology BSc. At the end of Year 2, providing a satisfactory mark has been obtained, you continue with Year 3 of the BSc course and proceed to a 4th year specialised course. In Year 4 you carry out a substantial piece of research which forms your Year 4 dissertation. You will be able to work in a staff member’s research group and will gain valuable research experience of working in a research environment.
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Admission requirements
For 2020 entry:
GCSE: grade C/4 in English, Maths and Double Award Science.
Typical offer is based on a minimum 128 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification e.g.:
- A Levels (including Biology and usually 1 other science subject - Physics, Maths, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science/Studies, Economics, Psychology; excluding General Studies.)
- International Baccalaureate Diploma (including Biology).
- BTEC National/Extended Diploma in Applied Science: DDM.
- City & Guilds Advanced Technical / Extended Diploma in Environmental Conservation or Countryside & Environmental: Distinction.
- Access to HE Science: Pass.
- Welsh Baccalaureate is accepted.
- Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma is not accepted.
International Candidates: school leaving qualifications and college diplomas are accepted from countries worldwide (subject to minimum English Language requirements).
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the university website
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Year 1
Compulsory Modules
Semester 1
- Science Skills Tutorial
- Environmental data & analysis
- Organismal Diversity
- Marine Biology Practical 1
- Principles of Life 1
Semester 2
- Science Skills Tutorial
- Environmental data & analysis
- Marine Biology Practical 1
- Ecology & Evolution
- Principles of Life 1
Year 2
Compulsory Modules
Semester 1
- Marine Biology Practical II
- Marine Ecology
- Vertebrate Biology
Semester 2
- Communicating Science
- Marine Physiology & Behaviour
- Marine Biology Practical II
- Invertebrates
Year 3
Compulsory Modules
- Intertidal Field Project
- Dissertation
Optional Modules
- Freshwater Ecosystems 2 (Semester 1)
- Sharks and their Relatives (Semester 1)
- Marine Mammal Science (Semester 1)
- Molecular Ecology & Evolution (Semester 1)
- Parasites & Pathogens (Yr3) (Semester 1)
- Larval Ecology (Semester 1)
- Overseas Field Course VIMS USA (Semester 1)
- Marine Conservation & Exploit. (Semester 2)
- Marine Ecosystems & Processes (Semester 2)
- Fish Biology and Ecology (Semester 2)
- Animal Survival Strategies (Semester 2)
- Life in a Changing Climate (Semester 2)
- Life in Wetlands (Semester 2)
Year 4
Compulsory Modules
- Advanced Research Skills
- Research Preparation
- Perspectives in Marine Science
- Research Project Investigation
*Module listings are for guide purposes only and are subject to change.
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Tuition
Please contact the institute for more information.
Qualification
Upon successful completion of the program, students will earn a MSci.
Career paths
The 4 year course is ideal preparation for a career in research. The 4th project year will allow you to gain experience of working in a research environment and prepare you for a PhD and research career.
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Bangor University
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Why study at Bangor University
A Top 30 university
The Complete University Guide 2022 results place Bangor amongst the UK’s top 30 universities for student satisfaction (excluding specialist institutions). This reflects the University’s focus on the overall student experience.
Wide range of courses
We offer hundreds of courses across the arts and the sciences. We pride ourselves on the quality of our teaching and our courses and lecturers have been rated in the top 5 in the UK (WhatUni 2022).
World-class teaching & research
Study at a world-class university, which is recognised for the quality of teaching and research. 85% of Bangor University's research is world-leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021).
Work experience and placements
We offer a variety of options to gain valuable employability skills, which include supporting you in work placements and internships that you may wish to undertake.
Guaranteed accommodation
We guarantee accommodation for first-year students who apply by the deadline and select us as their Firm Choice. Our accommodation was rated Top 3 in the UK at the WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2022.
Free membership of all clubs and societies
Take advantage of the Bangor Student Experience with free membership of student clubs and societies. There are over 150 different ones to choose from, so you can try something new, get involved with sports, meet new friends and get out and explore the local area.
UNRIVALLED location
Choose to study in one of the best places in the UK to be a student. Bangor’s location – close to the mountains and the sea – has been described as ‘the best university setting in the UK’.
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