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Marine Vertebrate Conservation BSc (Hons)

Bangor University

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

On this unique Marine Vertebrate Conservation course you will study marine organisms, their habitats and the food web supporting the top predators, including marine mammals, fishes, seabirds, and reptiles. This degree explores the general principles of biology, marine biology and marine science, along with the taxonomy, physiology, behaviour and ecology of marine vertebrates. You will learn about applied aspects of zoology such as fisheries, aquaculture, conservation biology and ecotourism. Throughout this degree we take full advantage of our location, placing a strong emphasis on fieldwork including sea going experience. In the third year, you will learn about shark ecology as well as marine mammal ecology, identification and survey methods, which will involve ship and/or land-based fieldwork.Placement Year and International Experience Year AvailableCareersThis course is the ideal preparation for careers in research, marine resource management, conservation, environmental impact assessment, fisheries, coastal authorities, government advisory bodies, the scientific media, ecotourism and other leisure industries and pressure groups.

Application deadline

29 January

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

Scottish Higher

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Minimum of 5 Scottish Highers - some subject specific grades/Advanced Highers may be required.

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University information

Bangor University

Bangor University

Bangor University

  • University League Table

    68th

  • Campus address

    Bangor University, Bangor (Wales), LL57 2DG, Wales

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Agriculture & Forestry

    7th out of 19 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 147
    126 86%

    12th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    49.0 49%

    13th

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.14 78%

    5th

    3

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