Marine Biology

Course Overview - Marine Biology

Our Marine Biology BSc Honours degree provides you with a holistic understanding of human interaction with the marine environment. You learn about invertebrates, fish, seabirds and marine mammals, as well as plants, algae and cyanobacteria. You also explore the chemical and physical properties of the oceans and their impact on marine life.

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

16/09/2024

Campus

Main Site (Newcastle)

Course Address
King's Gate
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU
United Kingdom

Application Details

Course Code

C161

Institution Code

N21

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

A level

A,B,B

To include Biology or Human Biology and another science subject from: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Psychology, IT, PE and Design & Technology. General Studies and Critical Thinking are excluded. Chemistry preferred at A/AS level but not essential. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A levels, we require a pass in the practical element. Mathematics required at GCSE (minimum grade B or 6).

UCAS Tariff

Scottish Higher

A,A,B,B,B

Including Biology and another science subject from: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Psychology, IT, PE and Design & Technology. Advanced Higher Biology is preferred. Chemistry desirable at Higher Grade but not essential. Mathematics required at National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher Grade. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

Access to HE Diploma

D:30,M:15

At least 30 level 3 credits at Distinction and 15 level 3 credits at Merit, to include 15 level 3 credits in biological sciences. Credits in chemistry and maths are desirable.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

32

preferably including Biology at Higher Level Grade 6. Chemistry preferred at Higher Level but not essential. Mathematics or Mathematical Studies and Chemistry required at Standard Level grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDD

Applied Science only.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H1,H2,H2,H3,H3

H1H2H2H3H3 at Higher Level including Biology or Human Biology at grade H2. Chemistry is desirable. Ordinary Level Mathematics required at grade O2 if not offered at Higher Level.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

D3,M2,M2

including Biology and another science subject from: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Psychology, IT, PE and Design & Technology. Chemistry preferred but not essential. Mathematics required at GCSE (minimum grade B or 6).

Extended Project

If you offer the Level 3 Extended Project Qualification in a topic relevant to the degree programme, we will vary our offer to recognise this.

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