Integrated Masters - Master of Science - Marine Biology and Oceanography (Placement Year)

The Master of Science - Marine Biology and Oceanography (Placement Year) is an interdisciplinary course which provides an in-depth study of the biological, chemical and physical processes of the oceans, seas and estuaries. Students will embark on a detailed study of life in the sea, from the smallest bacteria to the largest mammals. This knowledge will be underpinned  by a specialised understanding how the different marine habitats are affected by key physical (currents, tides, waves and ocean mixing) and biogeochemical (carbon cycle, nutrient recycling by the microbial loop) processes that mediate interactions between the atmosphere, ocean and sea floor.

This is a 4-year course. During the first 3 years, students will follow the same degree course structure as Marine Biology and Oceanography Bachelor of Science. In Year 4 they carry out a substantial piece of research which forms their fourth year dissertation.