Marine science
Explore, understand and protect our ocean systems
Why Plymouth?
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Benefit from the Marine Station – our landmark coastal teaching and research facility
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(Residential field trips (optional) – recent destinations include South Africa, the Isles of Scilly, and the Bahamas
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Fleet of research vessels, equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation
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Plymouth boasts one of the highest concentrations of marine scientists in Europe
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(Extensive local fieldwork practice and hands-on experience
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Gain the HSE PRO SCUBA qualification
"Being more captivated by the vastness of the oceans and their processes than the anatomical and biological study of marine life, I knew that my academic thirst would be quenched by an ocean science degree. It’s only our second week in Plymouth, and we’re already on the boats; we’re already in the Marine Station; we’re already having a fantastic time using all of the equipment."
Jordan Elliot-Murray,
BSc (Hons) Ocean Science and Marine Conservation
Marine science undergraduate scheme
The scheme allows flexibility and transfer between our suite of three specialist BSc courses up until the end of Year 2.
BSc (Hons) Ocean Science
Includes an oceanography focused module, a practical oceanography skills-based module and multiple boat work sessions. Field trips have included the Maldives and Isles of Scilly.
BSc (Hons) Ocean Exploration and Surveying
Includes a seafloor mapping focused module, a practical hydrographic survey skills-based module and multiple boat work sessions. Field trips have included the Maldives and Isles of Scilly.
BSc (Hons) Ocean Science and Marine Conservation
Includes specialised teaching in marine ecology, conservation field sampling and research methods. Field trips have included the Bahamas, Bali and Isles of Scilly.
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