BSc Biology and Marine Biology
Course Overview
This Biology and Marine Biology degree offers a comprehensive exploration of the living world, from molecular processes to entire ecosystems, through a dynamic blend of lectures, lab work, and extensive fieldwork. You will join a leading research community at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton, gaining direct access to cutting-edge science and our research vessels. The program equips you for a successful career in research, conservation, fisheries, and environmental management.
Key Program Highlights
- Study life at all levels, from molecular biology to whole ecosystems and evolutionary perspectives
- Gain extensive practical experience through UK and international fieldwork and boat-based research
- Learn from world-leading experts within the National Oceanography Centre Southampton (NOCS)
- Access state-of-the-art research vessels and facilities just a short walk from your lectures
- Prepare for diverse careers in research, conservation, fisheries, and habitat management
Course Overview
This Biology and Marine Biology degree offers a comprehensive exploration of the living world, from molecular processes to entire ecosystems, through a dynamic blend of lectures, lab work, and extensive fieldwork. You will join a leading research community at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton, gaining direct access to cutting-edge science and our research vessels. The program equips you for a successful career in research, conservation, fisheries, and environmental management.
Key Program Highlights
- Study life at all levels, from molecular biology to whole ecosystems and evolutionary perspectives
- Gain extensive practical experience through UK and international fieldwork and boat-based research
- Learn from world-leading experts within the National Oceanography Centre Southampton (NOCS)
- Access state-of-the-art research vessels and facilities just a short walk from your lectures
- Prepare for diverse careers in research, conservation, fisheries, and habitat management
Requirements
Modules
- Earth and Ocean System
- How to be Scientifically Literate
- Marine Invertebrates
- Origins of Biodiversity
- Animal Behaviour
- Coastal Ecology Field Course
- Evolution
- Marine Benthic Ecology
- Phytoplankton and Primary Production
- Population and Community Ecology
- Behaviour and Ecology Field Course
- Marine Vertebrates
- Palaeobiology
- Plant Development and Function
- Zooplankton Ecology and Processes
- Bioscience Business
- Bioscience Education
- Field Research Project
- Global Challenges in Biology
- In-Silico Research Project
- Independent Research Project
- Laboratory Research Project
- Shallow Water Survey Techniques
- Applied Plant Biology
- Behavioural Ecology
- Biodiversity and Conservation
- Deep Sea Ecology
- Evolution and Development
- Evolution and Genetics
- Marine Conservation and Policy
- Marine Fisheries Ecology
- Marine Microbial Ecology and Biotechnology
- Seascape Ecology
- Understanding Coral Reefs
