BSc Marine and Freshwater Biology (with integrated year in industry)

Why study

Marine and Freshwater Biology at Aberystwyth University? Aberystwyth has excellent facilities for Marine and Freshwater biologists: situated in the Dyfi Biosphere, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with Special Areas of Conservation and Sites of Special Scientific Interest on our doorstep. access to diverse habitats including rocky and sandy shores, estuaries, lakes and rivers, all of which allow you to develop professional field sampling skills on our modules. excellent laboratory facilities to support your development in a wide range of analytical techniques. a research vessel enabling you to gain hands-on experience of the sampling techniques used in open water. a modern aquarium housing cold-water and tropical, marine and freshwater species. opportunities to view common and rare UK animal species such as bottlenose dolphins, Atlantic grey seals, otters and ospreys. Our course: provides a solid foundation of skills and knowledge in the biosciences which will be invaluable to you within and beyond the field of aquatic science. is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology in recognition of its quality and career development opportunities. includes a range of specialist module options so that you can pursue your interests in areas such as wildlife conservation, animal behaviour and environmental consultancy includes optional field courses in both marine and freshwater allowing immersive study and refining your professional skills is taught by knowledgeable staff whose aquatic research informs their teaching. includes two substantial, independent research projects in your 3 rd and final years, during which you will benefit from one-to-one academic supervision. is highly suited to students wishing to improve their employability within fields such as government regulation, environmental consultancy, conservation or scientific research, but also develops skills desirable in a broad range of other graduate professions. provides full support for your Year in Industry by a dedicated member of staff who will help you identify opportunities, refine your application and support you while you are on your placement.

Opportunities! Our students benefit from international exchange agreements with universities in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia for study abroad. You can choose to study a number of modules through the medium of Welsh.

Check out the modules tab for more information. Connect with Marine and Freshwater Biology alumni for careers advice and support. Research-led teaching You’ll be taught by a passionate team who are also active research scientists.

Their research informs our teaching and provides excellent opportunities for your own final year research project. Our marine and freshwater biology lecturers are also enthusiastic and innovative teachers! The majority of teaching staff in the Department of Life Sciences are qualified to PhD level and are research active.

Vocational courses also have staff whose background lies within industry. The Department has a large number of research only staff with whom students may have contact.