Marine Biology (C1610)
15 credits, Level 5
Autumn teaching
This module provides an overview of:
- the diversity of life in the sea
- key marine habitats
- the adaptations and constraints of living in the world’s largest ecosystem.
You will also be introduced to techniques for studying marine biology and monitoring key habitats and organisms. By the end of the module, you will have developed a broad understanding of the study of life in the seas, both nationally and internationally.
Assessment
100%: Coursework (Media production, Report)
Contact hours and workload
This module is approximately 150 hours of work. This breaks down into about 26 hours of contact time and about 124 hours of independent study. The University may make minor variations to the contact hours for operational reasons, including timetabling requirements.
We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2025/26. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.
We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.
Courses
This module is offered on the following courses: