BSc Marine Biology with Oceanography
Course Overview
This degree immerses you in the study of marine organisms and their dynamic ecosystems, from coastal shores to deep-sea hydrothermal vents. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of how biological processes interact with the ocean's physical and chemical environment through a blend of rigorous theory, laboratory work, and extensive fieldwork. The program is delivered through a world-leading research institution, providing unparalleled access to research vessels and preparing you for a career in research, conservation, or government agencies.
Key Program Highlights
- Study at a world-leading research institution with direct access to research vessels and the National Oceanography Centre Southampton (NOCS)
- Engage in a hands-on fieldwork program, including residential trips and boat-based work integral to the curriculum
- Cover a diverse range of topics, from coastal lagoon ecology to deep-sea hydrothermal vent systems
- Complete an independent research project alongside active research scientists to prepare for a specialized career
- Select specialized modules to tailor your degree to personal interests, such as palaeobiology
Course Overview
This degree immerses you in the study of marine organisms and their dynamic ecosystems, from coastal shores to deep-sea hydrothermal vents. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of how biological processes interact with the ocean's physical and chemical environment through a blend of rigorous theory, laboratory work, and extensive fieldwork. The program is delivered through a world-leading research institution, providing unparalleled access to research vessels and preparing you for a career in research, conservation, or government agencies.
Key Program Highlights
- Study at a world-leading research institution with direct access to research vessels and the National Oceanography Centre Southampton (NOCS)
- Engage in a hands-on fieldwork program, including residential trips and boat-based work integral to the curriculum
- Cover a diverse range of topics, from coastal lagoon ecology to deep-sea hydrothermal vent systems
- Complete an independent research project alongside active research scientists to prepare for a specialized career
- Select specialized modules to tailor your degree to personal interests, such as palaeobiology
Requirements
Modules
- Earth and Ocean System
- How to be Scientifically Literate
- Introduction to Environmental Biogeochemistry
- Introduction to Functional Marine Biology
- Introduction to Marine Ecology and Evolution
- Marine Invertebrates
- Physics of the Ocean
- Coastal Ecology Field Course
- Monitoring Coastal and Estuarine Environments
- Phytoplankton and Primary Production
- Sediment in the Environment
- The Dynamic Ocean
- Zooplankton Ecology and Processes
- Marine Benthic Ecology
- Marine Vertebrates
- Molecular Tools for Marine Biology Research
- Ocean Data Analysis and Modelling
- Applied Oceanography and Fieldwork
- Independent Research Project
- Shelf Seas and Shelf Edge Dynamics
- Behavioural Physiology
- Deep Sea Ecology
- Fish Evolution and Ecology
- Global Challenges in Biology
- Large Scale Ocean Processes and Climate
- Marine Conservation and Policy
- Marine Fisheries Ecology
- Marine Microbial Ecology and Biotechnology
- Seafloor Exploration and Surveying
- Seascape Ecology
- Understanding Coral Reefs
