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Overview
You will discover how individuals, populations and communities respond to environmental drivers such as temperature and food availability, as well as to the challenges presented by a changing climate and human interaction. You will also gain the varied skills necessary to examine the marine environment and relay your findings to audiences from the general public through to government bodies.
You will study the interaction between the biology of marine organisms, the composition and properties of seawater and the physical processes operating in the oceans. Marine Biology with Oceanography (Hons) programme is offered at University of Liverpool .
Career prospects
Our graduates have a diverse range of careers in the following areas which include: the media, environmental consultancy, administration, academia, teaching, local and national government and international banking. Examples of recent graduate careers in the sector include: fisheries observers, surveyor, seabird research assistant, turtle conservation field leader, field assistant on mammal surveys, rangers and conducting environmental surveys for construction work. Many choose to continue their studies at master’s or PhD level on topics such as fish assemblages in mangroves, marine ecosystem responses to climate change and carbon sequestration in soils.
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Courses include:
- Climate, Atmosphere and Oceans
- Laboratory and Field Techniques for Ecologists
- Marine Biology: Life in the Seas and Oceans
- Marine Ecosystems: Diversity, Processes and Threats
- Essential Mathematical Skills
- Study Skills (ocean Sciences)
- Ecology and Conservation
- Environmental Chemistry
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 78
Credits
360 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Marine Studies Environmental Sciences View 92 other Bachelors in Marine Studies in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 78
Other requirements
General requirements
- A level requirements: ABB (this is the typical entry requirement) for this course.
- Subject requirements: Including Biology and one other science. Acceptable sciences: Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Geography, Applied Science (Double Award), Environmental Science/Studies*, Economics, Computer Science.
- BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: D*DD in relevant diploma
- International Baccalaureate: 33 points including 5 at Higher Level in Biology and one other science, no score below 4.
- Irish Leaving Certificate: H1, H2, H2, H2, H3, H3 including H2 or above in Biology and a second science
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International
24100 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 24100 GBP per year during 36 months. -
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9250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Liverpool
556 - 1035 GBP /month
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