Marine Biology MSci

Learn how to protect our precious marine resources in this well-resourced degree with the internationally-recognised research facility, The Deep, on its doorstep.<br/><br/>You’ll study life beneath the waves on this accredited course that explores all aspects of the marine environment. <br/><br/>Learn from our award-winning staff in industry-leading facilities then put your skills into practice on field trips in the UK and locations like Brazil and Egypt.<br/><br/>You’ll also get the chance to train as a scuba diver on top of your degree.¹ We offer part-funded PADI-certified scuba dive training as part of this course, helping you develop in-demand skills that make you more employable after graduation. <br/><br/>This course is accredited by The Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) starting you on the route towards becoming a Chartered Environmentalist or Scientist.<br/><br/><strong>Why study at Hull?</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Field trips abroad: Learn beyond the classroom on our exceptional field trips (both at home and overseas). Recent field trip locations include Brazil and Egypt.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn to scuba dive: Dive in deeper and get ahead of the competition with part-funded PADI advanced scuba dive training as part of your degree. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Award-winning tuition: We’re the only university in the world to have three Higher Education Bioscience Teacher of the Year winners in our department. <br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Where could this take me?</strong><br/><br/>You’ll learn field and lab skills on this course that could lead to exciting careers in environmental consultancy or conservation. Roles with organisations like the Environment Agency, wildlife trusts, local councils or fisheries agencies are all within reach with a degree in Marine Biology.<br/><br/>You could also opt for postgraduate study on a course like our MSc in Environmental Change Management and Monitoring, or on a PhD, research Masters or teacher training.<br/><br/>¹ Choose subsidised dive training as part of our Ecology module and become a PADI-certified Advanced Open Water Diver (extra fee may be payable).