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BSc (Hons) Marine Environmental Science

University of Portsmouth ( Navitas ), United Kingdom
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Course Overview

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.

General Eligibility

Typical offers

  • 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

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

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

2 Year 2

Core modules this year include:

  • 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

3 Year 3

Core modules this year include:

  • Dissertation

  • Marine Ecology and Conservation

Optional modules in this year include:

  • 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

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69
English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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