BSc (Hons) Marine Vertebrate Conservation

On this unique Marine Vertebrate Conservation course you will study marine organisms, their habitats and the food web supporting the top predators, including marine mammals, fishes, seabirds, and reptiles. This degree explores the general principles of biology, marine biology and marine science, along with the taxonomy, physiology, behaviour and ecology of marine vertebrates. You will learn about applied aspects of zoology such as fisheries, aquaculture, conservation biology and ecotourism. Throughout this degree we take full advantage of our location, placing a strong emphasis on fieldwork including sea going experience. In the third year, you will learn about shark ecology as well as marine mammal ecology, identification and survey methods, which will involve ship and/or land-based fieldwork.
Placement Year and International Experience Year Available

Careers
This course is the ideal preparation for careers in research, marine resource management, conservation, environmental impact assessment, fisheries, coastal authorities, government advisory bodies, the scientific media, ecotourism and other leisure industries and pressure groups.

Offers are tariff based, 104-136 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification*. For example:

A Levels**: Including 2 science subjects (Biology, Physics, Maths, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science/Studies, Economics, Psychology). General Studies and Key Skills not accepted.
International Baccalaureate Diploma (including at least one science subject).**
BTEC National Extended Diploma in Applied Science**: DMM-DDD
Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Applied Science**: DMM-DDD
City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080) in Environmental Conservation or Countryside & Environmental**: DMM-DDD
Access to HE Science.**
T-Levels: case-by-case.
Welsh Baccalaureate is accepted.
We also welcome applications from mature applicants.

IELTS - 6.0 (5.5), TOEFL iBT - 75 overall , (L-17, R-18, S-20, W-18)