Marine Biology and Oceanography - BSc (Hons)

University of Plymouth

Explore ocean and deep-sea marine life alongside the physical and chemical processes that shape marine ecosystems. With direct access to the biodiverse South Devon coast, this course provides hands-on experience through practical field and lab work.

\ We're at the forefront of knowledge on how marine organisms are composed, function, evolve, and interact with the physical and chemical processes that shape the ocean.

\ Deepen your experience with hands-on training using state-of-the-art equipment and cutting-edge techniques in the laboratories and onboard the University’s research vessels within Plymouth Sound, a Special Area for Conservation.

\ At the crossroads of marine biology and oceanography, our graduates emerge ready to address global challenges—from climate change to biodiversity loss—with the insight and innovation the ocean demands.

* you're passionate about uncovering how life in the sea responds to a dynamic and changing ocean * you seek hands-in experience in using state-of-the-art equipment and cutting-edge techniques * you are passionate about understanding marine life and ocean processes—and finding solutions to the challenges facing our oceans * you want to develop the practical, intellectual, and scientific skills to become a practising marine biologist.