MSci Marine Biology

The MSci Marine Biology at Bangor University provides an in-depth understanding of marine ecosystems, exploring the diversity of marine life, from microbes to mammals. You will gain hands-on research experience through fieldwork, lab work, and a substantial research project in your final year. The program covers topics like marine ecology, conservation, and management, preparing you for a career in marine science.

Students have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including a research ship and marine aquaria, which will support their learning throughout their studies. The dedicated School of Ocean Sciences at Bangor University is one of the largest and oldest university centres in Britain for teaching and research in marine sciences, with its natural and ocean sciences facilities, including the £3.5m Prince Madog research vessel, several smaller work boats, an algal culture unit, specialised nutrition, and microbiological laboratories.

Students will learn through a combination of methods, including lectures, seminars, tutorials, group work, lab work, field studies, computer exercises, and an individual research project. Assessment will be conducted through the following methods: examinations and tests, essays, reports, conference posters, presentations, project plans, journal papers, risk assessments, and seminar abstracts.