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The ongoing threats to our natural environment mean the world needs people with specialized scientific knowledge to safeguard marine resources for future generations. This means you'll have plenty of job opportunities after the course. What jobs can you do with a Marine Environmental Science degree? Our graduates have taken on the following roles: Marine Scientist, Marine Environmental Consultant, Environmental Chemist, Geographic Information Scientist, Marine Conservation Officer, Environmental Policy Officer, Fish Health Inspector, Coastal Management Officer, and Wildlife Protection Officer. You could also continue your studies at the postgraduate level. When you finish the course, you can apply for Associate Membership of the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) and get Chartered Membership of the IES within 4-5 years, with appropriate work experience. Chartered Membership of the IES is required in many environmental careers.
A level – ABB–BBC
UCAS points – 112–128 points, with 32 points from an A level in a Science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science/Studies, Geography, Geology, Mathematics or Physics) or equivalent
T levels – Merit. Acceptable subjects include Health, Healthcare Science, and Science.
BTECs (Extended Diplomas) – DDM–DMM
20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.
Core modules this year include:
Analysis of the Earth and Environment
Ecology, Plants and Human Impact
Environmental Processes and Hazards
Global Environmental Challenges
Introduction to Marine Ecology and Oceanography
Planet Earth
Environmental Chemistry and Monitoring
Marine Organisms and Ecosystems
Oceanography
Research, Fieldwork and Professional Skills
Optional modules in this year include:
Energy Resources and the Science of Zero Carbon
Environmental Change
GIS and Remote Sensing
Introduction to Teaching
Modern Foreign Language (Institution-wide Language Programme)
Practical Boating Skills
Scientific and Technical Diving Techniques A
Scientific and Technical Diving Techniques B
Dissertation
Marine Ecology and Conservation
Analytical Methods For Earth and Environmental Sciences
Climate Change
Coastal Recreation - Planning and Management
Conservation Biogeography
Environmental Assessment and Management
Environmental Pollution and Waste Management
European Study Tour
Fisheries and Aquaculture
Tropical Study Tour
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