Marine biology
Protect the diversity of marine life on our planet
Why Plymouth?
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Study at the Marine Station - our landmark coastal teaching and research facility
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Field trips abroad: Portugal, South Africa, Sweden, France*
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World class facilities, including LABplus
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Gain the HSE PRO SCUBA qualification
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Plymouth boasts one of the highest concentrations of marine scientists in Europe
Studying marine biology at Plymouth
Link to Staffmember: Professor Richard Thompson OBE FRS
Find out more about the courses you can study
Undergraduate courses
The scheme allows flexibility and transfer between our suite of three specialist BSc courses up until the end of Year 2.
BSc (Hons) Marine Biology
Includes marine biology, ecotoxicology and conservation physiology modules. Fieldtrips have included the UK and Portugal.
BSc (Hons) Marine Biology and Coastal Ecology
Includes specialist modules in marine ecology, conservation and applied aquatics. Fieldtrips have included the UK and South Africa.
BSc (Hons) Marine Biology and Oceanography
Includes specialist ocean processes, and waves tides and coastal dynamics modules. Fieldtrips have included the UK and Sweden.
Postgraduate taught programmes and research opportunities
Admissions enquiries
Link to School: School of Biological and Marine Sciences