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Marine Science with Professional Placement BSc (Hons)

University of Exeter

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Penryn Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Overview

  • Study marine science in Cornwall’s distinctive marine environment
  • Graduate with training in physical marine science after undertaking practical, hands-on modules
  • Develop pure and applied marine sciences research projects with access to internationally-leading research groups
  • Placement opportunities within the offshore sector and marine and environmental agencies
  • Field courses and training at sea on a research vessel

How will I learn?

  • Lectures
  • Seminars
  • Tutorials and small group discussion meetings
  • Seagoing and field work
  • Laboratory sessions
  • Independent study
  • Access to the latest geographical information systems (GIS), mapping statistics and coding software
  • Interactive activities such as discussion forums and blogging
  • Virtual field trips which integrate video and audio data, maps, datasets, documents and published research
  • Access to detailed information about modules and learning outcomes through our virtual learning environment

Assessment

Your progress is monitored through tutorial work and practical assessments. The final degree mark is based on approximately 50 per cent exam-based and 50 per cent coursework-based assessments. The latter include a final year dissertation, which is an independent research project in which you study the topic that excites you most. The modules taken in Year 1 must be passed to progress to Year 2, but the marks obtained do not influence your final degree classification.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 29,700per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Exeter

University of Exeter

  • University League Table

    14th

  • Campus address

    University of Exeter, Northcote House, The Queen's Drive, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4QJ, England

VIEW PROFILE
Exeter is a historic cathedral city with UNESCO City of Literature status, and Cornwall has a unique ecology with a rich history of scientific innovation.
Students will find engaged, inclusive, and safe communities, with plenty of opportunities to make lifelong friends from all over the world.
Regular visits to international schools and education exhibitions, plus airport pick-up and international buddy schemes to help students arrive and settle in.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    19th out of 94 2

    6th out of 30 1

    14th out of 75 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    165 72%

    18th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    45th

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.13 78%

    35th

    9

  • Entry standards

    / Max 229
    149 65%

    15th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    88.0 88%

    5th

    9

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.41 85%

    1st

    4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    156 69%

    18th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    88.0 88%

    14th

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.96 74%

    44th

    27

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