IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) or equivalent.
This degree is perfect for you if you are interested in marine vertebrates. You will learn about marine organisms and their habitats, and general principles of marine biology, ecology, conservation, physiology and behaviour. More specialised topics focus on the ecology and conservation of higher order marine vertebrates, including sharks and marine mammals, and the role of these top predators in the marine ecosystem. There will also be opportunities to consider applied aspects of zoology such as fisheries, aquaculture, conservation biology and ecotourism.
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Year 1 Modules
Compulsory Modules
Semester 1
OSX-1000: Science Skills Tutorial (20) or
OSC-1000: Tiwtorial Sgiliau Gwyddoniaeth (20)
ONS-1001: Environmental data & analysis (20) or
ONC-1001: Dadansoddi Data Amgylcheddol (20)
BNS-1002: Organismal Diversity (20)
OSX-1002: Marine Biology Practical 1 (20)
OSX-1005: Fundamentals of Oceanography (20)
Semester 2
OSX-1000: Science Skills Tutorial or
OSC-1000: Tiwtorial Sgiliau Gwyddoniaeth
ONS-1001: Environmental data & analysis or
ONC-1001: Dadansoddi Data Amgylcheddol
OSX-1002: Marine Biology Practical 1
DNS-1003: Ecology & Evolution (20)
OSX-1005: Fundamentals of Oceanography
Year 2 Modules
Compulsory Modules
Semester 1
OSX-2003: Marine Biology Practical II (20)
OSX-2007: Ship-based field course (20)
OSX-2009: Marine Ecology (20)
Semester 2
OSX-2000: Communicating Science (20) or
OSC-2000: Cyfathrebu Gwyddoniaeth (20)
OSX-2002: Marine Physiology & Behaviour (20)
OSX-2003: Marine Biology Practical II
OSX-2007: Ship-based field course
Optional Modules
20 credits from:
DXX-2003: Principles of Conservation (20) (Semester 1)
OSX-2004: Estuary & Shelf Sea Processes (20) (Semester 1)
OSX-2006: Tides, Waves and Marine Energy (20) (Semester 1)
BSX-2022: Vertebrate Biology (20) (Semester 1)
Year 3 Modules
Compulsory Modules
Semester 1
OSX-3010: Marine Mammal Observation (10)
OSX-3013: Intertidal Field Project (10)
OSX-3020: Sharks and their Relatives (20)
OSX-3023: Marine Mammal Science (20)
Semester 2
OSX-3000: Dissertation (20)
OSX-3019: Fish Biology and Ecology (20)
Optional Modules
20 credits from:
OSX-3001: Marine Conservation & Exploit. (20) (Semester 2)
OSX-3002: Marine Ecosystems & Processes (20) (Semester 2)
Year 4 Modules
Compulsory Modules
Semester 1
ONS-4004: Advanced Research Skills (20)
OSX-4401: Research Preparation (20)
OSX-4404: Perspectives in Marine Science (20)
OSX-4405: Research Project Investigation (60)
Semester 2
OSX-4404: Perspectives in Marine Science
OSX-4405: Research Project Investigation
The 4 year course is ideal preparation for a career in research. The 4th project year will allow you to gain experience of working in a research environment and prepare you for a PhD and research career.
Employability and the School of Ocean Sciences
The School of Ocean Science's 'hands on' approach to teaching is well known in the marine science community and we have close links with offshore industries which employ many of our graduates.
Employers know that Bangor graduates have practical as well as theoretical skills.
An Ocean Science degree not only provides sound scientific knowledge of the marine environment, but places strong emphasis on the key skills which are highly regarded by employers.
Depending on their degree and specialist module choices, graduates from the School of Ocean Sciences can apply for jobs in:
Coastal and water resource management
Environmental impact assessment
Environmental toxicology
Pollution monitoring/treatment and waste disposal management
Coastal and offshore engineering, hydrography
Remote sensing
Sea bed exploration and surveying
Research institutes
Universities
Water companies
Government laboratories (including Environmental Agency and CEFAS)
Pharmaceutical companies
Oil and gas industries
Aquaculture industries
Marine conservation
Fisheries
Ecotourism
Fish and shellfish culture
Oceangraphic institutes
Marine environmental impact studies
Hydrocarbon companies
Marine environmental consultancy
The Environment Agency
Policy Making (e.g the European Union)
Regulatory Authorities
Opportunities at Bangor
The University’s Skills and Employability Service provides a wide range of resources to help you achieve your graduate ambitions. Developing your personal skills and enhancing your employability while at university is becoming increasingly important in today’s job market.
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