Marine Biology MSc

Bangor University

Stunning location and grand University buildings. Great Marine Biology courses and fantastic facilities including extensive laboratories and research vessel.

A very understanding university for new students, places support above all else. It could be improved through not closing down campus shops and creating membership fees for societies instead of giving out a £50k pay bonus.

I study marine biology, and I think the facilities and staff for this are amazing! We have the entire building dedicated to ocean science with labs and the boat Prince Madog, which gives great experience and a range of practical skills. We are also taught a range of topics – something for everyone. We have entire modules based on coding, which is an essential skill in marine biology, and assignments vary from essays, scientific reports, presentations, scientific drawings, posters, articles, policy briefs, written exams, and MCQs – a good range for developing skills. I feel very supported by staff, and there is always someone to help and answer any questions, whether this be my tutor, a lecturer, or the student support team. We have had lots of support with careers, and I feel ready for graduate jobs. The location is amazing, being in such a beautiful place in the country. Some facilities could do with updating, and more study spaces are needed (but they are soon opening a student-led library to help fix this).

The university is amazing, great location and facilities. The staff is so kind and personable, they really care about the students here.

It is a lovely environment with nature very close and everything is within walking distance so no travel fees. the societies are welcoming and enjoyable. the new wellbeing service is helpfu even when the support they're offering is not quite what you need they do their best to redirect you to more fitting options. My course is comprehensive and easily accessible online if I need to find other sources and my lectures are often willing to email back and forth if i need help.