Biology and Marine Biology, BSc (Hons)

Course summary

Explore the living world, from the molecular level through to entire ecosystems.On your three-year Biology and Marine Biology degree you will study living organisms at several levels and gain an understanding of biology from an evolutionary perspective. You will learn through lectures, laboratory work, and fieldwork in the UK and abroad and will graduate prepared for a career in research and in professions including conservation, inshore fisheries, and habitat management.Based at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton (NOCS), one of the leading research centres globally for ocean science, you will get the opportunity to undertake a balanced programme in both subjects and the opportunity to spend a significant amount of time on our 22m research vessel R.V. Callista, getting hands on experience out in the field. The breadth of modules and fieldwork will prepare you for a wide variety of higher degrees and careers.Our biology and marine biology degree is accredited by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) and 98% of Ocean and Earth Science graduates were in employment or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes 2020/2021).

We have a varied range of modules for all years, to offer you the opportunity to tailor your studies to your passions and to equip you with the skills and experiences needed for success as a graduate. Examples of modules for year one include: Data Literacy & Analysis Earth & Ocean Systems Fundamentals of Biochemistry Key Skills for Marine Scientists Marine Invertebrates Origins of Biodiversity For full list of all modules available, please visit the course page: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/biology-and-marine-biology-degree-bsc#modules Please note: information included was correct at time of publication, March 2024.