Marine Biology, BSc (Hons), with study abroad

Marine biology is a captivating field focused on sea life, offering students a chance to explore diverse modules such as marine plankton, oceanography, ecosystems, and ecology. This four-year BSc programme includes a year abroad at a partner institution, enhancing cultural and language skills. Located on the coast, the course provides access to varied habitats like rocky shores, cliffs, salt marshes, and estuaries, with hands-on boat work on a state-of-the-art 18m catamaran survey vessel. Facilities include a £1.6m survey vessel, a sustainable aquatic research centre, a £1.3m visualisation centre, and advanced laboratories.Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, the course covers topics like animal welfare, conservation, microbiology, and climate impacts, with options for a year in industry to boost employability. Assessment involves lectures, seminars, practical classes, field courses, exams, coursework, and a research project. All courses guarantee a conditional offer at Swansea University, subject to requirements; visit an Open Day for more details.