Marine & Freshwater Biology (with integrated foundation year)

About this programme

Marine and Freshwater Biology Code C16F Applicant Visiting Days Applicant Visiting Days --> Attend an Open Day Attend an Open Day Open Days - Register Now Open Days - Register Now --> Apply Now Scholarships and Bursaries worth over £15,000 – apply now --> Accepting late applications Apply now --> The BSc Marine and Freshwater Biology degree at Aberystwyth University is one of only a few nationally to provide you with an integrated catchment to ocean understanding of the biology, ecology and stressors affecting these intimately interconnected ecosystems. This is crucial, given that they support some of the most threatened species and habitats on the planet. Situated on the coast of Cardigan Bay in the Dyfi Biosphere, Aberystwyth is one of the best places in the UK to study aquatic biology. You will have easy access to rocky and sandy shores, estuaries of conservation importance, as well as near-pristine rivers and lakes. Cardigan Bay is also home to the largest residential population of bottlenose dolphins in the UK. Marine and Freshwater Biologists gain extensive experience of the field and laboratory techniques used by professional aquatic scientists during their degree, allowing you to apply your knowledge to real-world data. You'll also develop a solid foundation of transferable scientific skills, as evidenced by our Royal Society of Biology accreditation. The majority of teaching staff in the Department of Life Sciences are qualified to PhD level and are research active. Vocational courses also have staff whose background lies within industry. The Department has a l