School of Marine Science and Technology Newcastle University UK

Can you provide me the course structure of Marine Biology B Sc Honours degree offered by School of Marine Science and Technology Newcastle University in UK?

[Shaleen]

Marine Biology B Sc Honours degree offered by School of Marine Science and Technology Newcastle University in UK provides with a holistic understanding of human interaction with the marine environment.

One learns about invertebrates, fish, seabirds and marine mammals, and plants, algae and cyanobacteria. One explores the chemical and physical properties of the oceans and their impact on marine life.

Course Details

Stage 1

Compulsory modules
• MST1101 Marine Biology
• MST1102 Diversity and Behaviour of Marine Animals
• MST1103 The Marine Environment
• MST1104 Marine Study Skills

Stage 2
Compulsory modules
• MST2101 Marine Ecology
• MST2104 Marine Research and Employability Skills
• MST2105 Marine Practical Skills

Optional modules
You take one of the following optional modules:
• MST2102 Physiology, Reproduction and Adaptation of Marine Animals
• MST2103 Marine Processes and Cycles

Other optional modules may also be available.

Stage 3
Compulsory modules
• MST3101 Advanced Marine Biology

Optional modules
You take one of the following optional modules:
• MST3104 Research Project: Marine Biology
• MST3107 Research Project: Overseas

You take one of the following optional modules:
• MST3102 Advanced Marine Zoology
• MST3103 Advanced Oceanography

Other optional modules may also be available.

Fee Structure
Tuition Fees (UK and EU students)
2016 entry:
£9,000 per year

Tuition Fees (International students)
2016 entry:
£17,080 per year