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Marine Biology with a Year in Applied Research, BSc (Hons)

Swansea University, United Kingdom

 
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Ranking in UK

29th
overall
CUG
Biomedical Science
14th
ARWU
Oceanography
20th
USNews
Ecology
26th

Costs

Course fees
Entertainment, books
food & rent
S$17.2K / year
Beer S$7
MacDonalds S$13
Cinema S$11
Coffee S$6
Total S$17.2K / year

Entry requirements

A Level BBB
Diploma 3.0
International Baccalaureate 32

Scholarships

Swansea International Excellence Scholarship (Undergraduate)
£6000 for tuition
Limited quantity
Swansea International Excellence Scholarship (Postgraduate)
£4000 for tuition
Limited quantity
British Chevening Scholarships
100% for tuition and living expenses
Limited quantity

Information

Course
Code
C16R
University
Code
S93
Upcoming
Intakes
Sep 2025
Course
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Information
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+65 9650 3225
HOTLINE
+65 6333 1300

Duration

4 years
Graduate
2029
About the course

Marine biology is a captivating field focused on oceanic life, offering students a chance to explore diverse topics such as marine plankton, oceanography, ecosystems, and ecology. This four-year BSc programme includes a year-long industrial placement to apply skills and boost employability. Located on the coast, it 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 survey vessel. Facilities include advanced research centres, a visualisation suite, and laboratories, with accreditation from the Royal Society of Biology. Courses cover themes like animal welfare, conservation, microbiology, and climate impacts, and options for a year abroad are available to enhance skills and experiences.The curriculum spans modules in Years 1 and 2 on animal diversity, cellular biology, marine ecosystems, and field techniques. Year 3 involves a tailored research project, while Year 4 explores advanced topics such as aquatic diseases, fisheries, and polar biology. Assessment combines lectures, seminars, practicals, exams, coursework, and a research project, ensuring comprehensive skill development.

What you will learn

Year 1: Areas studied typically include: animal diversity, form and function; cellular and microbial biology; marine and terrestrial ecology and animal behaviour; molecular and evolutionary biology; plants and algae – diversity, form and function; and core skills for Bioscientists. Year 2: Areas studied typically include: marine ecosystems; ichthyology; marine biology field course (Pembrokeshire); marine invertebrates; marine plankton and oceanography; marine techniques. You will spend Year 3 on a research project. Each students' experience and activity will depend on the field and specialism of the hosting organisation. Year 4: Areas studied typically include: diseases of aquatic animals; ecology of marine animals; fisheries and aquaculture; oceans and climate; polar biology; tropical marine biology field course (Puerto Rico); tropical marine biology and conservation; field and laboratory professional skills.

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