Marine Science and Conservation (Honours) Bangor University

Overview

On this Marine Science and Conservation (Honours) BSc at Bangor University , you will explore how the shape of the ocean floor gives clues as to how they were formed and what role they play in physical and biological processes today; you will get to understand the forces that drive the ocean currents around our planet; you’ll discover how complex biological ecosystems have evolved and how we have exploited the marine environment in more recent times. 

Key Facts:

• This course will give you the breadth and depth of understanding that you need to make a difference. 

• You will graduate with an integrated understanding of marine environments, conservation issues, marine policies and scientific practice and you will be perfectly trained to work for conservation organisations, government bodies, environmental consulting firms and NGOs at local, national or international level.

Career opportunities:

The Marine Science and Conservation BSc not only provides sound scientific knowledge of the marine environment and its conservation, but places strong emphasis on the skills which are highly regarded by employers.

Depending on your specialist module choices, you can apply for jobs across a wide range of disciplines such as conservation, education/public-engagement, environmental consultancy, environmental impact assessment, marine management or for further postgraduate study.The alumni have successful careers in industry, universities, NGOs and public sector organisations both in the UK and overseas.