BSc (Hons) Marine Biology

Program Overview

This accredited marine biology program provides a comprehensive foundation in marine ecosystems, including optional scuba dive training. Students specialize in their interests during year three, engage in cutting-edge research, and gain field experience through local and international trips. The program prepares graduates for careers in scientific research, environmental consultancy, and conservation organizations.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Study life beneath the waves on this exciting, accredited course that includes optional, subsidised scuba dive training.3
• During your first two years with us, you’ll complete a broad and varied programme to give you a thorough foundation in essential marine biology studies.
You’ll learn all aspects of the marine environment, from the diversity of marine organisms to the impact of ocean acidification and climate change.
• In year three, you’ll then have the chance to specialise in the areas you’re most interested in and get involved in research that’s making a difference to our world and the people on it.
Recently, our students got the chance to work in far-flung places like Brazil and Egypt.
• On top of this, we offer part-funded PADI advanced scuba dive training as part of your degree.

Careers:

• The field and lab skills you'll learn will open up a wide range of careers, such as being a scientific officer with organisations such as the Environment Agency, local councils or fisheries agencies.
• Many of our graduates pursue careers in environmental consultancy or if you’re more focused on conservation, you can pursue a career with a wildlife trust or conservation organisation like recent graduate Hannah Lightley.
• There’s also the option to move on to postgraduate study.
Like our MSc in Environmental Change Management and Monitoring, a PhD, research Masters or teacher training.

Other:

• You’ll be studying at the centre of one of the UK’s most important aquatic habitats with the North Sea, internationally recognised research facilities – including The Deep – and the rest of the Yorkshire Nature Triangle on your doorstep.
• Plus, this course is accredited by The Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) so you’ll have a pathway to become a Chartered Environmentalist or Chartered Scientist when you graduate.

UK

• Tuition fees: £9,250 per year

International

• Tuition fees: £19,500 per year