Overview
Study marine science in Cornwall’s distinctive and diverse marine environment
Graduate with training in physical, biological, geological and environmental marine science through practical, hands-on modules
Develop a strong core knowledge of oceanography which encompasses mathematical, coding, data analysis, writing, research, and field skills including conducting research at sea
Gain access to leading research groups including Exeter Marine as you develop pure and applied marine sciences research projects
Boost your employability with placement opportunities within the offshore sector and marine and environmental agencies.
Course content
Marine Science is the holistic study of our oceans and their relationship with the Earth’s geology, atmosphere, polar ice and marine life. The BSc Marine Science programme at Exeter covers a broad range of disciplines from physical oceanography, marine biology, marine biogeochemistry, geology, climate science and marine renewable energy to marine resource governance, oceans and human health, and law.
In this way, you will gain a truly interdisciplinary flavour with modules from several other departments contributing to both core and optional modules, including from: Ecology and Conservation, Law, Camborne School of Mines, and Renewable Energy Engineering. And what better place to study Marine Science than in Cornwall, with its beautiful coastal and varied marine environment.
Your first year equips you with core material relating to fundamental areas of marine science – physical/dynamical, biological and geological oceanography – and strengthens your fundamental data analysis, maths and field work capability.
The second year introduces optional modules that enable you to tailor your course to begin to specialise in one or two of the sub-components, and the third year provides you with research-led modules and a marine research project in the sub-component of your choice.