**Overview** Marine environments represent more than 95% of the world’s biosphere and supply 80% of the world's oxygen. On this professionally accredited BSc (Hons) Marine Environmental Science degree course, you'll develop your understanding of this vital resource and learn how to protect its delicate ecosystems from climate change and overfishing. You’ll graduate primed for a career in areas such as marine environmental consultancy, marine conservation, coastal management, and underwater exploration and conservation. You'll also set yourself up to continue your studies at postgraduate level. **Accredited by:** This course is accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES). **What you'll experience** On this course you'll: - Study marine environments, from the tiniest plankton to the massive effect of global warming on our oceans - Make use of our laboratories and beachside Institute of Marine Sciences, packed with expert staff, advanced analytical equipment, and experimental and aquarium facilities - Get to grips with essential tests and techniques, including the study of marine water quality, marine life and pollutants - Make the most of our location on Hampshire's coastline and put what you've learnt to the test with boat trips on the Solent and field trips to surrounding areas - Do a final year independent research project based in the UK or abroad and consider the ethical issues connected to the project and health and safety requirements You can also: Conduct research in places such as Somerset, Isle of Wight, Malta, Portugal, Malaysia and Belize - Learn specialist skills while you study, such scientific and technical diving in module certified by the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) - Spend time studying abroad at one of our partner institutions – these include Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (Barcelona, Spain), Universite du Havre, (Le Havre, France) and Adam Mickiewicz University (Poznan, Poland) **Careers and opportunities** The ongoing threats to our natural environment mean the world needs people with the specialised scientific knowledge to safeguard marine resources for future generations. This means you'll have plenty of job opportunities after the course. **What can you do with a Marine Environmental Science degree?** Previous graduates have gone on to work in areas such as: - environmental consultancies - sustainability specialists - underwater exploration - conservation - wildlife protection - coastal management **What jobs can you do with a Marine Environmental Science degree?** Roles our graduates have taken on include: - Marine Scientist - Marine Environmental Consultant - Environmental Chemist - Geographic Information Scientist - Marine Conservation Officer - Environmental Policy Officer - Fish Health Inspector - Coastal Management Officer - Wildlife Protection Officer - You could also continue your studies at 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. After you graduate, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.

Year 1 Core modules in this year include: - Ecology, Plants and Human Impact - Global Environmental Challenges - Introduction to Marine Ecology and Oceanography - Planet Earth - Quantitative Methods - Science for Earth Systems Year 2 Core modules in this year include: - Environmental Chemistry and Monitoring - Research, Fieldwork and Professional Skills - Marine Organisms and Ecosystems - Oceanography Optional modules in this year currently include: - Energy Resources - GIS and Remote Sensing - Environmental Change - Scientific and Technical Diving Techniques (PADI-accredited) - Practical Boating Skills (Royal Yacht Association accredited) - Introduction to Teaching Placement year (optional): On this course, you can do an optional work placement year between your 2nd and 3rd years to get valuable experience working in industry. We’ll help you secure a work placement that fits your situation and ambitions. You’ll get mentoring and support throughout the year. Year 3 Core modules in this year include: - Environmental Science Dissertation - Marine Ecology and Conservation. Optional modules in this year currently include: - European Study Tour - Tropical Study Tour - Climate Change - Conservation Biogeography - Environmental Auditing and Assessment - Environmental Pollution and Waste Management - Fisheries and Aquaculture We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies. Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry and some optional modules may not run every year. If a module doesn’t run, we’ll let you know as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative module.

You’ll be assessed through: - field work or lab notebook recordings - reports - essays - site surveys - computer-based exercises - posters - oral presentations You’ll be able to test your skills and knowledge informally before you do assessments that count towards your final mark. You can get feedback on all practice and formal assessments so you can improve in the future. The way you're assessed will depend on the modules you select throughout your course. Here's an example from a previous academic year of how students on this course were typically assessed: - Year 1 students: 52% by written exams, 8% by practical exams and 40% by coursework - Year 2 students: 43% by written exams, 12% by practical exams and 45% by coursework - Year 3 students: 26% by written exams, 8% by practical exams and 66% by coursework

Environmental Sciences, Institute of

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Course code: F912

Institution code: P80

Campus Name: Main Site

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The following entry points are available for this course:

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We welcome applications for advanced entry. If you’d like to apply for advanced entry, you need to select the required year when you complete your UCAS application.

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Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)	6.0	English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
PTE Academic	54.0	An overall score of 54 with a minimum of 51 in each skill.
TOEFL (iBT)	79.0	79 with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing.
Cambridge English Advanced		Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162.
Cambridge English Proficiency		Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162.
Trinity ISE		Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components

English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

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EU	9250.0	Year 1
England	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
Scotland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	9250.0	Year 1
Republic of Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
International	18300.0	Year 1

Students who are resident in EU countries: please note that the net fee is inclusive of the Transition Scholarship Placement Year and Year abroad: UK/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students – £925 | EU – £925 (including Transition Scholarship)| International (Non-EU) – £1,800. Fees are accurate at the time of publishing and are subject to change at any time without notice. Fees may also go up in later years, in line with inflation. For more information about fees, go to port.ac.uk/ug-tuition-fees

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