Foundation Year courses have been designed for students who do not have the necessary academic qualifications needed to enter directly into the first year of a degree but who have the ability and commitment to do so. Once the Foundation Year has been completed successfully, you can then go on to complete your degree.
Preserve, understand and protect our rich oceans. Gain the advanced theory and practical skills that are essential for working in the field of Marine Biology.
This degree aims to provide graduates with a broad understanding of the fundamental aspects of the...
Foundation Year courses have been designed for students who do not have the necessary academic qualifications needed to enter directly into the first year of a degree but who have the ability and commitment to do so. Once the Foundation Year has been completed successfully, you can then go on to complete your degree.<br/><br/>Preserve, understand and protect our rich oceans. Gain the advanced theory and practical skills that are essential for working in the field of Marine Biology.<br/>This degree aims to provide graduates with a broad understanding of the fundamental aspects of the biology of life as well as more specialised aspects such as fisheries, marine animal behaviour, conservation genetics and marine pollution. You will be taught a broad degree, exploring genetics, physiology, biodiversity and behaviour.<br/><br/>Graduates will be equipped with relevant and evidenced competency in the application of marine biology to practical settings, providing access to a wide range of employment opportunities or postgraduate-level study.<br/><br/>Our staff have both national and international research, industry and consultancy experience, and are well connected to a number of marine biology organisations, working with them to develop extracurricular activities, such as beach cleans and volunteering for marine conservation projects.<br/><br/>The University is in close proximity to the Dee Estuary which comprises the marine areas of The Dee Estuary Special Protection Area (SPA) and Dee Estuary / Aber Dyfrdwy Special Area of Conservation (SAC) with internationally important wetland species.<br/><br/>Students will visit a range of local habitats and have the option to go overseas to undertake field work on a tropical coral reef.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
23/09/2024
Campus
Chester
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C161
Institution Code
C55
Points of Entry
Foundation
A levelThe Department requires one of the following subjects as essential for entry: GCE A Level: Biology, Applied Science. 72 UCAS points overall including a D at A level. UCAS TariffScottish HigherAccess to HE DiplomaAccess to HE (Science) Diploma, International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammePearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)T Level |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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