The Marine Biology with Professional Studies BSc at Queen's University Belfast equips you to address critical global challenges in ocean health and sustainable resource management. Taught by international researchers with expertise spanning marine microbes to oceanic megafauna, this degree is ideal if you are passionate about understanding and protecting marine ecosystems. You will develop a strong foundation in core biosciences, including physiology, genetics, and conservation biology, alongside specialised marine knowledge, preparing you for a dynamic career in a field vital to our planet's future.
This full-time, four-year undergraduate programme is studied on campus, featuring a unique blend of academic learning and practical experience. You will engage in small group tutorials, skills-development workshops at a dedicated marine laboratory, and gain hands-on experience with technologies like boat-handling and satellite tracking. A key feature is your year-long professional studies placement, where you will undertake degree-related project work. In your final year, you will complete a substantial research project, culminating in a degree that prepares you for diverse career paths in marine conservation, environmental consultancy, fisheries management, and further academic study.