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Key Facts
C169-
UCAS Tariff
128 - 120
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Course duration
4 years
Further details on entry requirements
Apply NowOceans and freshwaters make up more than 70% of the earth’s surface. Within them is a vast and diverse range of aquatic organisms and ecosystems. By understanding them and how they interact with one another, we can understand, more clearly, the current health of Planet Earth. From the effects of climate change, through to the conservation and protection interventions that are needed.
The Integrated Masters of Marine and Freshwater Biology will explore these and many other areas of the “aquatic world”. With firm theoretical grounding and real-world practical application, this course nurtures the ingenuity of both staff and students to grow in expertise and think outside the box, to solve the global marine and fresh water challenges we face.
With a stunning coastline on our doorstep, cutting-edge learning facilities and comprehensive teaching resources, you will be well-prepared to contribute to marine and freshwater research in Aberystwyth and beyond.
Course Overview
Modules September start - 2022
Please note: The modules listed below are those currently intended for delivery during the next academic year and may be subject to change. They are included here to give an indication of how the course is structured.
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Ecology | BR13510 | 10 |
Microbial Diversity | BR12110 | 10 |
Study and Communication Skills | BR12410 | 10 |
The Green Planet | BR13610 | 10 |
Biochemistry and the Cellular Basis of Life | BR15320 | 20 |
Comparative Animal Physiology | BR14110 | 10 |
Evolution and the Diversity of Life | BR14310 | 10 |
Exploring Genetics | BR14410 | 10 |
Wildlife Forensics | BR15720 | 20 |
Options
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Biological Thought and Discovery | BR12510 | 10 |
The Biosphere | BR13210 | 10 |
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Research Methods | BR27520 | 20 |
Applied Aquatic Conservation | BR26220 | 20 |
Aquatic Botany | BR25820 | 20 |
Freshwater Biology | BR22020 | 20 |
Marine Biology | BR22620 | 20 |
Options
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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An Introduction to Landscape Ecology and Geographic Information Systems | BR25520 | 20 |
Behavioural Ecology | BR23920 | 20 |
Environmental Microbiology and Monitoring | BR26020 | 20 |
Ethology | BR21620 | 20 |
Invertebrate Zoology | BR25420 | 20 |
Vertebrate Zoology | BR26820 | 20 |
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Fish Biology, Fisheries and Aquaculture | BR33220 | 20 |
Research Project | BR36440 | 40 |
Options
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Behavioural Neurobiology | BR35320 | 20 |
Marine and Freshwater Field Course | BR35020 | 20 |
Population and Community Ecology | BR33920 | 20 |
Wildlife Conservation | BR34520 | 20 |
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Field and Laboratory Techniques | BRM4820 | 20 |
Frontiers in the Biosciences | BRM4920 | 20 |
MBiol Research Project | BRM2860 | 60 |
Research Methods in the Biosciences | BRM6420 | 20 |
* Also available partially or entirely through the medium of Welsh
Careers
Course Content
Typical Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff 128 - 120
A Levels ABB-BBB with B in Biology or Human Biology
GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4):
English or Welsh, Mathematics and a Science subject
BTEC National Diploma:
BTEC not accepted for this scheme
International Baccalaureate:
32-30 points overall with 6 points in Biology at Higher Level
European Baccalaureate:
75% overall with 7 in a relevant science
English Language Requirements:
See our Undergraduate English Language Requirements for this course. Pre-sessional English Programmes are also available for students who do not meet our English Language Requirements.
Country Specific Entry Requirements:
International students whose qualification is not listed on this page, can check our Country Specific Entry Requirements for further information.
The University welcomes undergraduate applications from students studying the Access to Higher Education Diploma or T-level qualifications, provided that relevant subject content and learning outcomes are met. We are not able to accept Access to Higher Education Diplomas or T-levels as a general qualification for every undergraduate degree course.
Our inclusive admissions policy values breadth as well as depth of study. Applicants are selected on their own individual merits and offers can vary. If you would like to check the eligibility of your qualifications before submitting an application, please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for advice and guidance.