Marine Biology with Oceanography, MSci (Hons)

This four-year integrated Master’s in Marine Biology with Oceanography, accredited by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST), explores marine biology’s interconnections with broader marine sciences. Students develop intellectual, practical, and fieldwork skills in collecting, analysing, and interpreting marine biological and oceanographic data. Based at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton (NOCS), a leading global centre for ocean and Earth science research, participants engage in hands-on fieldwork on research vessels and complete an original research project in their final year. Opportunities for study and field research extend across the UK and abroad, within a program ranked 8th in the UK and 39th globally (QS World Rankings, Earth and Marine Science, 2023). Graduates, with 98% in employment or further study within 15 months (Graduate Outcomes 2020/2021), are well-prepared for diverse careers.The curriculum offers a range of modules, such as Physics of the Ocean, Introduction to Marine Ecology and Evolution, and Data Literacy and Analysis, allowing students to tailor their studies. Learning involves lectures, tutorials, coursework, and independent projects, with assessments including essays, laboratory reports, oral presentations, and exams. This approach ensures graduates acquire versatile skills recognised by professional bodies.

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: Physics of the Ocean Introduction to Ocean Biogeochemistry Introduction to Functional Marine Biology Marine Invertebrates Earth & Ocean Systems Introduction to Marine Ecology & Evolution Key Skills for Marine Scientists Data Literacy & Analysis For full list of all modules available, please visit the course page: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/marine-biology-with-oceanography-degree-msci#modules Please note: information included was correct at time of publication, March 2024.