**WHY CHOOSE THIS DEGREE?** - Gain the skills and experience needed for a variety of career opportunities in this growing sector - Enhance your learning with work placements such as coral research and shark conservation both in the UK and abroad - Experience the industry in depth by visiting UK and international fish farms, coastal sites and research centres - Develop wide-reaching skills and knowledge in biological science – from physiology to ecology and evolution **What will I learn?** Marine ecology and conservation systems are studied in depth in this programme as you explore the impact of factors such as coastal developments, over-fishing, non-native species and worldwide climate change. The course includes significant work experience in marine aquaculture, coastal fisheries, marine aquaria and research establishments both at home and abroad. **Where can I go from here?** You can progress to the BSc (Hons) Top-up in Marine Biology at the University of Portsmouth, or enter the industry. Sparsholt students now work in national wildlife trusts and marine research.

YEAR 1 • Academic Skills • Biodiversity And Evolution • Industrial Experience • Introduction To Marine Ecology • Introduction To Marine Fisheries Management • Introductory Science (B) • Marine Conservation Biology YEAR 2 • Applied Industrial Research • Aquatic Ecology And Conservation • Industrial Development • Marine Fish Farming • Marine Organisms And Ecosystems • Population And Ecology

Assessment includes coursework (such as practical portfolios, laboratory reports, case studies and essay style assignments) plus formal exams. Research opportunities are also a feature, often enabling data collection within organisations such as the Inshore Fisheries Conservation Authority.

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

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: CF17

Institution code: S34

Campus Name: Main Site

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

Plus GCSE in Maths and English at grade C/4 or above, or Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English.

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Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)	6.0	6.0 overall, with a minimum 5.5 in any band
PTE Academic	61.0
Cambridge English Advanced		Score 169-175 (FCE grade B; CAE level B2)

We will also accept the following qualifications from EU students: GCSE English Language at grade C/4 or above; IGCSE English (as a first or second language) at grade C/4 or above; AS or A level English Language or English Literature; International Baccalaureate (English A or B syllabus or English Literature Standard or Higher level) grade 4.

Further information

https://www.sparsholt.ac.uk/international/english-language-requirements/

Student satisfaction : 63%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 80%

Go onto work and study: 95%

Republic of Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
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
International	9800.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	9800.0	Year 1

www.sparsholt.ac.uk/university-centre/additional-costs/

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