BSc (Hons) Marine Environmental Science (Placement Year)
Course Overview
This BSc (Hons) Marine Environmental Science degree, accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES), equips you with the scientific expertise to understand and protect our planet's most vital ecosystem. You will learn to address critical human-induced threats like climate change, pollution, and overfishing, developing the skills to conserve and manage delicate marine environments for future generations.
Key Program Highlights
- Accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES)
- Focus on solving real-world problems like climate change and pollution
- Develop practical skills in ecosystem conservation and management
- Study a critical ecosystem that makes up over 95% of the biosphere
- Prepare for a career protecting and managing vital marine resources
Course Overview
This BSc (Hons) Marine Environmental Science degree, accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES), equips you with the scientific expertise to understand and protect our planet's most vital ecosystem. You will learn to address critical human-induced threats like climate change, pollution, and overfishing, developing the skills to conserve and manage delicate marine environments for future generations.
Key Program Highlights
- Accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES)
- Focus on solving real-world problems like climate change and pollution
- Develop practical skills in ecosystem conservation and management
- Study a critical ecosystem that makes up over 95% of the biosphere
- Prepare for a career protecting and managing vital marine resources
Requirements
Modules
- Analysis of the Earth and Environment
- Ecology, Plants and Human Impact
- Environmental Processes and Hazards
- Global Environmental Challenges
- How the Earth Works
- Introduction to Marine Ecology and Oceanography
- Environmental Chemistry and Monitoring
- Environmental Fieldwork and Professional Skills
- Marine Organisms and Ecosystems
- Oceanography
- Research Skills
- Developing Professional Skills
- Energy Resources and the Science of Zero Carbon
- Environmental Change
- GIS and Remote Sensing
- Introduction to Teaching
- Overseas Study (Environment and Life Sciences)
- Practical Boating Skills
- Scientific Diving Techniques
- Marine Ecology and Conservation
- Research Project
- Analytical Methods for Earth and Environmental Sciences
- Climate Change
- Coastal Recreation - Planning and Management
- Conservation in A Changing World
- Environmental Assessment and Management
- Environmental Pollution and Waste Management
- Fisheries and Aquaculture
- Placement Year
