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Foundation Year
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You will be taught at the University by the same academic team as our normal degree courses and will gain the understanding and confidence needed for your future studies.
Core modules
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Biology 1 (BIO012)
This module introduces students to the study of biology and its fundamental importance as a cornerstone of modern science. No prior knowledge is required or assumed. The emphasis is on understanding some of the core principles of biology, and applying these across the breadth of the subject. To ensure that key practical skills are developed, the module will incorporate many hands-on learning experiences.
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Biology 2 (BIO013)
This module builds on the core ideas introduced in BIO012, introducing a range of additional biological concepts. There will be a strong emphasis on applying scientific principles to a wide range of topics in biology, including many hands-on learning experiences to ensure that key practical skills are developed.
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Chemistry 1 (CHM009)
This module introduces students into the world of chemistry and its fundamental importance as a cornerstone of science. No prior knowledge of science is required and the emphasis is on applying the principals of chemistry across a wide subject area, with many hands-on learning experiences.
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Study and Mathematical Skills for Science (GEES001)
This module is designed to enable learners to adapt to the Higher Education Learning Environment by the development of a more independent, reflective and self-managed approach to study, learning, scientific writing, time management and mathematical skills for the study of science.
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Issues in Marine Biology (MBIO001)
This module examines the role of science in addressing key contemporary issues in Marine Biology. The module takes an investigative approach, aiming to develop in students both a critical appreciation of the ways in which issues in Marine Biology can be approached and resolved, and to develop in students the skills needed for effective study of such issues at undergraduate level.
Optional modules
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Chemistry 2 (CHM010)
This module is designed to build on the knowledge, understanding and skills inculcated in CHM009 and to provide an introduction to the fundamentals of organic Chemistry at a level sufficient for entry to the degree programmes offered by the Faculty of Science and Engineering, including the Chemistry Degree programmes.
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Mathematics and Statistics for Science (MATH019)
This module provides the basic mathematical background to enable learners to progress to honours degree programmes in science.
Every undergraduate taught course has a detailed programme specification document describing the course aims, the course structure, the teaching and learning methods, the learning outcomes and the rules of assessment.
The following programme specification represents the latest course structure and may be subject to change:
BSc (Hons) Marine Biology with Foundation Year programme specification_5478
The modules shown for this course are those currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new modules. Please note that programme structures and individual modules are subject to amendment from time to time as part of the University’s curriculum enrichment programme and in line with changes in the University’s policies and requirements.
In light of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the changeable nature of the situation and any updates to government guidance, we may need to make further, last minute adjustments to how we deliver our teaching and learning on some or all of our programmes, at any time during the academic year. We want to reassure you that even if we do have to adjust the way in which we teach our programmes, we will be working to maintain the quality of the student learning experience and learning outcomes at all times.
