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University of Plymouth: Marine Biology
Institution | University of Plymouth View institution profile |
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Department | School of Biological and Marine Sciences |
Web | https://www.plymouth.ac.uk |
admissions@plymouth.ac.uk | |
Telephone | +44 (0) 1752 585858 |
Study type | Taught |
Summary
Marine biology is an extraordinarily broad and dynamic subject, reflecting the diversity and energy of marine ecosystems and the fantastic array of life they contain, making this a compelling subject to study. Marine processes exert massive influences on the Earth’s climate and the pattern of biogeochemical cycling. Closely linked with the diverse research pursuits of a range of scientists this programme allows you to apply and develop your particular skills in a marine context.
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Study in Plymouth, an internationally renowned city for marine biological research.
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Participate in a specifically designed, topical programme jointly hosted by Plymouth University and the Marine Biological Association (MBA) of the UK.
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Choose between two pathways to suit your research interests, biodiversity and ecology or cellular and molecular biology.
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Benefit from being taught by recognised experts with worldwide links to research organisations and projects.
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Draw on our expertise, working alongside research staff on a personal project.
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Undertake an extensive, original and innovative research project, often in collaboration with MBA Research Fellows, or one of our other partner institutions (Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Sir Alister Hardy Foundation for Ocean Science and the National Marine Aquarium), either in the UK or abroad.
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Excellent training for further research.
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See the benefit from close links with the research community worldwide.
Master of Research - MRes
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Candidates will typically achieve a First-class honours degree or a 2:1 honours degree with a First-class dissertation or personal research module mark in a Biological or related discipline. Candidates whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each element) or equivalent. |
Location | Main Site Drake Circus Plymouth PL4 8AA |
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Candidates will typically achieve a First-class honours degree or a 2:1 honours degree with a First-class dissertation or personal research module mark in a Biological or related discipline. Candidates whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each element) or equivalent. |
Location | Main Site Drake Circus Plymouth PL4 8AA |
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | A good degree (2:1 or above) preferably in a biological science. Other suitable degrees may be considered. If you have overseas qualifications you can check their comparability with the UK equivalent through the UK National Recognition Information Centre (NARIC), who provide an advisory service. English language requirements - If your first language is not English then evidence of English proficiency is required. The minimum IELTS score for acceptable English proficiency for entry is 6.5. |
Location | Main Site Drake Circus Plymouth PL4 8AA |
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | A good degree (2:1 or above) preferably in a biological science. Other suitable degrees may be considered. If you have overseas qualifications you can check their comparability with the UK equivalent through the UK National Recognition Information Centre (NARIC), who provide an advisory service. English language requirements - If your first language is not English then evidence of English proficiency is required. The minimum IELTS score for acceptable English proficiency for entry is 6.5. |
Location | Main Site Drake Circus Plymouth PL4 8AA |
About us
At the University of Plymouth, we are proud to be a top 3 modern UK university (Times Higher Education Young University Rankings, 2023) and are internationally renowned for high-quality research and teaching. We have also recently been awarded gold ratings across the board in the latest round of the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023). At the University of Plymouth, you will be studying alongside a community of people who believe deeply in the power of education to create positive change in society.
Our collective ethos is to use our knowledge for action – to apply real change, …
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