Key features
- Ranked top 15 in the UK and top 100 globally for Earth and Marine Sciences in the QS World University Rankings 2023.
- Join a long established (1991), well-respected programme with an excellent record for employment in the marine sciences sector.
- Develop confidence and competence in the theoretical and practical dimensions of marine science, deepening your scientific knowledge of the coastal environment and the pressures placed on it.
- Gain the skills and knowledge required to work as a marine scientist through a vocationally relevant programme, while also benefitting from our strong research-based teaching, supported by our marine research groups .
- Become experienced in coastal zone management using a range of practical techniques and approaches to problem solving.
- Connect with local marine organisations including the University's Marine Institute , Marine Biological Association, Plymouth Marine Laboratory and the National Marine Aquarium.
- Make the most of our links to commercial consultancy companies, local councils and environmental organisations which can provide project ideas and supervision on your dissertation.
- Access an extensive range of field/laboratory equipment, including the COAST laboratories , our research vessel RV Falcon Spirit and a waterfront marine centre .
- Build the skills required to assimilate knowledge over a wide range of disciplines and apply them to environmental analysis.
- Benefit from the option of studying this programme part time.
NB. If you prefer to focus on research, or want to prepare for your PhD, take a look at our
MRes Applied Marine Science programme
.