Marine and Freshwater Biology (Hons) Edinburgh Napier University

Overview

Explore the aquatic environment, its importance in understanding climate change, and how to monitor and protect marine and freshwater species in a sustainable manner through this Marine and Freshwater Biology (Hons) programme from Edinburgh Napier University .

Quick Facts:

• The aquatic realm makes up more than 70 per cent of the Earth’s surface and represents the largest domain on earth. This course focuses on the study of the fascinating diversity of life contained in these habitats.

• You’ll come to appreciate the issues involved in management of aquatic resources and learn how a firm understanding of the organisation of aquatic ecosystems can promote use in a sustainable manner.

• Aquatic habitats and organisms are also pivotal in the understanding of climatic change making this course very relevant to a career in conservation and environmental protection.

• Are you interested in global issues? Are you interested in the marine or freshwater environment? If it’s aquatic biology including coral reefs and sea birds that takes your fancy or indeed conservation and the impact of pollution on the aquatic environment, this is certainly a course worth joining.

• You’ll study the adaptation, ecology and behaviour of a range of species found in marine, coastal and freshwater environments. You’ll learn about the non-living environment, including climate, weather, water and sediment properties and pollution. You’ll also learn about aspects of management, including pollution assessment and control and fisheries science.

• Scotland is home to some fascinating aquatic environments and you’ll get to experience these during practical fieldwork, both locally and further afield, including a residential field course to the Isle of Cumbrae.

Careers

By studying Marine & Freshwater biology at Edinburgh Napier University, you will learn about the marine and freshwater species habitats, management of aquatic resources and, also learn about ecosystems and sustaining these for underwater life. On completion of the course, you will have become an expert in marine species as well as coastal and freshwater environments, with practical skills in aquaculture, fisheries management, and conservation. 

Roles you may consider working in include conservation, environmental protection, habitat and species management, pollution control and education. If you are interested in global issues, pollution and the freshwater environment, and are a keen problem solver and practical thinker then this might be the right course for you.