Bach of Advanced Sci (Hons) specialisation in Marine Science

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Marine Science is the scientific study of the oceans and combines research areas in aquaculture, coastal processes, fisheries science, marine biology, marine conservation, marine geology and oceanography to explore the marine habitat. Alongside learning about the theory of Marine Science, you will have the opportunity to develop practical skills in research design and analysis of the marine environment.

Marine Science is centred at the Leigh Marine Laboratory, which offers unique opportunities in marine research. Facilities include a 14m research vessel and several smaller boats, diving support, a flow-through seawater system for tank experiments, onsite accommodation for students and visitors, a library and access to the University’s online catalogue, aquaculture facilities, a meteorological station and well-equipped laboratories.

Postgraduate study in Marine Science is your opportunity to advance your knowledge and skills in this fascinating field. Marine Science is as diverse as the environments and species that exist in the marine habitat.
You can focus your study on topics such as:
- Biochemistry and physiology of marine organisms
- Biogeography
- Enhancement of aquaculture and fisheries
- Functioning of estuarine and marine ecosystems
- Management and conservation

The versatility of Marine Science and its multidisciplinary relationship with other sciences means our graduates find employment in the areas of aquaculture, conservation and environmental management and research focused on the marine environment.
Marine scientists can be found working in a wide range of occupations in an equally wide range of organisations.
Jobs related to Marine Sciences include:
- Aquaculture
- Biodiversity management
- Conservation
- Consulting
- Fisheries management
- Marine biology
- Marine education
- Pharmaceutical development
- Policy advice
- Research
- Resource planning

Complete 300 points comprising:

30 points for all Stage I Compulsory Courses, and
15 points from Stage I Biological Sciences Elective Courses, and
15 points from Stage I Environment Elective Courses, and
15 points for all Stage II Compulsory Course, and
15 points from Group 1 Stage II Elective Courses, and
15 points from Group 2 Stage II Elective Courses, and
30 points for all Stage III Compulsory Courses, and
45 points from Stage III Elective Courses, and
30 points for all Level 700 Compulsory Courses, and
15 points from Group 1 Level 700 Elective Courses, and
15 points from Group 2 Level 700 Elective Courses, and
Either:
60 points for all Dissertation - 1 Semester, or
60 points for all Dissertation - 2 Semesters

Stage I Compulsory Courses

Complete 30 points for ALL of the following:

MARINE 100 - The Oceans Around Us (15 points)

STATS 101 - Introduction to Statistics (15 points)

Stage I Biological Sciences Elective Courses

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

BIOSCI 108 - Biodiversity: Patterns of Life (15 points)

BIOSCI 109 - Ecology and Evolution: The Continuum of Life (15 points)

Stage I Environment Elective Courses

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

ENV 100 - Shaping Planet Earth (15 points)

ENV 101 - Environmental Challenges (15 points)

ENV 103 - Digital Earth (15 points)

Stage II Compulsory Course

Complete 15 points for ALL of the following:

MARINE 202 - Principles of Marine Science (15 points)

Group 1 Stage II Elective Courses

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

BIOSCI 220 - Quantitative Biology (15 points)

ENVSCI 203 - Modelling Environmental Systems (15 points)

STATS 201 - Data Analysis (15 points)

Group 2 Stage II Elective Courses

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

BIOSCI 206 - Principles of Ecology (15 points)

BIOSCI 208 - Invertebrate Diversity (15 points)

GEOG 262 - Geomorphology (15 points)

GISCI 241 - Principles of Remote Sensing (15 points)

Stage III Compulsory Courses

Complete 30 points for ALL of the following:

MARINE 302 - Dynamics of Marine Systems (15 points)

MARINE 304 - Advanced Concepts in Marine Science (15 points)

Stage III Elective Courses

Complete exactly 45 points from the following:

BIOSCI 328 - Fisheries and Aquaculture (15 points)

BIOSCI 333 - Marine Ecology and Conservation (15 points)

BIOSCI 334 - Biology of Marine Organisms (15 points)

EARTHSCI 303 - Sedimentary Systems (15 points)

GEOG 351 - Coastal and Marine Studies (15 points)

MARINE 303 - Freshwater and Estuarine Ecology (15 points)

MARINE 306 - Special Topic (15 points)

Level 700 Compulsory Courses

Complete 30 points for ALL of the following:

MARINE 701 - Current Issues in Marine Science (15 points)

MARINE 702 - Field Techniques in Marine Science (15 points)

Group 1 Level 700 Elective Courses

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

BIOSCI 761 - Research Practice (15 points)

CHEM 795 - Research Methods in Chemistry (15 points)

ENVSCI 701 - Research Practice in Environmental Science (15 points)

Group 2 Level 700 Elective Courses

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

BIOSCI 724 - Marine Ecology (15 points)

BIOSCI 725 - Ecological Physiology (15 points)

BIOSCI 727 - Aquaculture (15 points)

BIOSCI 733 - Molecular Evolution and Conservation Genomics (15 points)

BIOSCI 738 - Advanced Biological Data Analysis (15 points)

BIOSCI 739 - Dialogues in Biology (15 points)

BIOSCI 749 - Microbiomes (15 points)

EARTHSCI 720 - Environmental Geochemistry (15 points)

ENVMGT 742 - Social Dimensions of Global Environmental Change (15 points)

ENVMGT 744 - Resource Management (15 points)

ENVMGT 748 - Coastal Management (15 points)

ENVSCI 704 - Modelling of Environmental Systems (15 points)

ENVSCI 714 - Environmental Pollution (15 points)

FOODSCI 703 - Food Processing (15 points)

FOODSCI 708 - Advanced Food Science (15 points)

GEOG 771 - Spatial Analysis and Geocomputation (15 points)

MARINE 703 - Marine Protected Areas (15 points)

MARINE 707 - Applied Estuarine Ecology (15 points)

Dissertation - 1 Semester

Complete 60 points for ALL of the following:

MARINE 780 - Dissertation (60 points)

Dissertation - 2 Semesters

Complete 60 points for ALL of the following:

MARINE 780A - Dissertation (30 points)

MARINE 780B - Dissertation (30 points)