MSci Biology and Marine Biology
Course Overview
This MSci in Biology and Marine Biology provides an integrated study of life from molecular to ecosystem levels across terrestrial and marine environments. You will develop advanced expertise through a combination of lectures, laboratory research, and extensive fieldwork in the UK and international locations like Thailand. This master's program is designed to equip you for a successful career in research, conservation, and environmental management.
Key Program Highlights
- Gain hands-on experience through a comprehensive fieldwork program, including international residential trips
- Learn from world-leading researchers at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton (NOCS)
- Conduct an independent research project alongside active research staff
- Access specialized modules tailored to your interests, such as business biosciences
- Develop highly sought-after transferable skills in data analysis, communication, and project management
Course Overview
This MSci in Biology and Marine Biology provides an integrated study of life from molecular to ecosystem levels across terrestrial and marine environments. You will develop advanced expertise through a combination of lectures, laboratory research, and extensive fieldwork in the UK and international locations like Thailand. This master's program is designed to equip you for a successful career in research, conservation, and environmental management.
Key Program Highlights
- Gain hands-on experience through a comprehensive fieldwork program, including international residential trips
- Learn from world-leading researchers at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton (NOCS)
- Conduct an independent research project alongside active research staff
- Access specialized modules tailored to your interests, such as business biosciences
- Develop highly sought-after transferable skills in data analysis, communication, and project 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
- Field Research Project
- Global Challenges in Biology
- In-Silico Research Project
- Laboratory Research Project
- Ocean and Earth Science Research Training
- Shallow Water Survey Techniques
- Applied Plant Biology
- Behavioural Ecology
- Biodiversity and Conservation
- Evolution and Development
- Evolution and Genetics
- Marine Conservation and Policy
- Marine Fisheries Ecology
- Marine Microbial Ecology and Biotechnology
- Seascape Ecology
- Understanding Coral Reefs
- Advanced Field Research Project
- Advanced Independent Research Project
- Advanced Research Project
- Contemporary Topics in Ocean and Earth Science
- Current Research
- Biodiversity and Conservation
- Biological Data Science in R
- Current Topics in Cell and Developmental Biology
- Deep Sea Ecology
- Ecological Modelling
- Evolution and Genetics
- Marine Reproduction
- Tropical Marine Biology Field Course
