Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Marine Vertebrate Zoology] From Bangor University

The Marine Vertebrate Zoology degree incorporates a wide overview of marine organisms, their habitats and the food web supporting the top predators, including fishes, seabirds, reptiles, seals and whales.

During the Marine Vertebrate Zoology degree the general principles of biology, marine biology and marine science will be explored, with the taxonomy, physiology, behaviour and ecology of marine vertebrates highlighted. Opportunities will be presented to consider applied aspects of zoology such as fisheries, aquaculture, conservation biology and ecotourism.

There is also a 4-year Master of Marine Biology option available. In Year 4 of the Master of Marine Biology, you will carry out a substantial piece of research which forms your Year 4 dissertation.

Why choose Bangor University for this course?

• This course course is the only one of its kind offered by UK universities.
• Our School is one of the largest university centres teaching marine sciences in Britain and is among the biggest in Europe.
• BangorÕs location makes it an ideal place to study marine habitats, with easy access to the sea and shores. Seabird, seal and dolphin populations are resident and accessible for field study.
• Our excellent facilities include a shelf-sea research vessel, tropical marine, temperate marine and freshwater aquaria and, unusually for a British university, our own Zoology Museum.

Careers and Employability

The course is ideal preparation for careers in research, marine resource management, conservation, environmental impact assessment, fisheries, coastal authorities, government advisory bodies, the scientific media, ecotourism and other leisure industries and pressure groups.