Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Marine Vertebrate Conservation (Placement Year)

Bangor University

In this unique Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Marine Vertebrate Conservation (Placement Year) course students will study marine organisms, their habitats and the food web supporting the top predators, including marine mammals, fishes, seabirds, and reptiles. This degree explores the general principles of biology, marine biology and marine science, along with the taxonomy, physiology, behaviour and ecology of marine vertebrates.

Students will learn about applied aspects of zoology such as fisheries, aquaculture, conservation biology and ecotourism. Throughout this degree they will take full advantage of the location, placing a strong emphasis on fieldwork including sea going experience. In the third year, they will learn about shark ecology as well as marine mammal ecology, identification and survey methods, which will involve ship and/or land-based fieldwork.