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FdSc Marine Science at University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Full-time foundation degree in Marine Science delivered at South Devon College (Paignton) and awarded by the University of Plymouth. It covers marine biology, the marine environment, research techniques and sustainable marine development.

Department: South Devon College  |  Duration: 2 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers Fundamentals of Marine Science, Introduction to the Biology of Marine Organisms, Introduction to Marine Environmental Techniques, Marine Environment, Human Interactions with Marine Environments and Developing Research and Practice. The final year covers Analysing the Marine Environment, Engaging Audiences in Science, Specialist Research Study, Anatomy and Physiology of Marine Organisms, Sustainable Marine Development and Coastal Management, Introduction to Aquaculture and Mariculture and Applied Zoological Science.

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Application information

Duration: 2 years

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