Marine Biology - BSc Hons Degree - Topup Summary Where can this subject lead? Key information What will I learn? How will I learn? How will I be assessed? Summary If the Foundation Degree in Marine Biology has inspired you to take your studies to the next level, our one-year top up programme which leads to an honours qualification, is the obvious choice. Building on your existing skills and knowledge, the top-up programme will challenge you to progress your ability to engage critically with current and past research.You will also develop your own research skills, giving you everything you need to conduct large scale research in the field. An honours degree opens the door to postgraduate study and also means that you can apply for roles in the sector at a higher level.The programme aims to:Encourage critical engagement with the scientific literature in marine biology with a view to producing intellectual arguments, showing appreciation of different viewpoints. This will be especially relevant in the dissertation module when you will be expected to research, evaluate and write at length about an area of the curriculum of specific interest to you.Develop your skills in critical evaluation of primary and secondary data in the field of marine biology, with a view to proposing further lines of enquiry.Support the development of a creative approach to the design of a major scientific investigation which is hypothesis driven, valid and reliable.Produce professional graduates that are skilled and well prepared to contribute to the environmental agenda either through work or further study. Course code ES1HE09 UCAS code C161 Duration 1 Year Day/s of week Tuesday and Thursday Time 09:45 - 15:45 Next course dates Start date Location Duration 08 Sep 2025 University Centre 1 Year Apply now £32,400 average annual salary in this sector STEM assured status 88,047 annual job openings in the North West What Uni Reviews Good and comfortable with lots of help available and lots of facilities to help with learning. The teachers are very helpful and give you time to increase your skills. ***** - Anonymous The tutors went above and beyond. **** - Ashleigh Winchester Loved it! ***** - Samantha Thorpe Prev Next Student case study - Abigail What have been the benefits of studying here?The tutors and the facilities are incredible. The equipment is exactly like you would use in industry so it's a great introduction to lab work before you actually get into the workplace.What are you hoping to do in the future?I'm really interested in finding a position in lab work probably in a hospital setting. Pathology would definitely be one option as would haematology. Eventually, I'd like to head up a laboratory. Where can this subject lead? Career progressionConcern for the marine environment has never been higher with luminaries like Sir David Attenborough and documentaries like Seaspiracy drawing global attention to the human impact on marine life.As a result, employment opportunities both here and overseas have ballooned, as have those within the academic and voluntary sectors. In fact, many of our graduates have progressed onto level 7 courses, including Masters Degrees at Bangor, Lancaster, Herriot-Watt (Edinburgh) and Edge Hill Universities and also onto PGCE programmes here at B&FC and at Bangor University. Key information Entry RequirementsOnly applicants that have successfully completed the Foundation Degree pathway in Applied Science, validated by Lancaster University, with Blackpool and The Fylde College are eligible to apply to this course. Qualification obtainedBSc (Hons) in Marine Biology Fees and fundingPlease visit our finance page for more information on tuition fees and available financial support. Extra costs and equipmentYou will not be required to purchase any additional equipment to undertake this programme as the college has resources available to students. However, there may be some opportunities that will not be a requirement of the programme but will be available to students at an additional cost. Regulation and AccreditationAccrediting Institute: N/AAwarding Body: Lancaster UniversityRegulatory Body: Office for Students (OfS) Terms and conditionsRead our full terms and conditions for more information. What will I learn? Industry placement, field trips and guest speakersMany of the degree programmes at B&FC incorporate opportunities for work placements to provide you with the opportunity to link your studies to relevant professional practice in a real work environment. Our programme teams are able to offer support in securing an appropriate work placement where it forms part of your programme, and will work closely with you during the placement to ensure that the opportunity allows you to develop personally, professionally and academically. Modules at level 6 Module title Code Credits Optional Dissertation ES6MD018 40 No Fisheries Ecology ES6MD019 20 No Marine Pollution ES6MD020 20 No Marine Research Skills ES6MD021 20 No Marine Megafauna ES6MD022 20 No Study Support - at a glance Higher Education Learning Mentors (HELMs)One-to-one and group study support sessionsPre-degree preparation workshopsIT Support Discover available Study Support Close Previous Next Previous 1 2 3 Next How will I learn? 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