Head of the School of Biological and Marine Sciences
School of Biological and Marine Sciences
Learn through experience
6Over 70 academics, 40 technical staff and over 1,200 students
6World class research from internationally renowned researchers
6100% satisfaction on the National Student Survey (NSS, 2019) in several of our courses
 £4.65 million Marine Station with several research boats and diving facilities
6Newly refurbished, state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities
Researchers from the University have conducted monthly surveys of the South Devon coastline for the past two decades
Researchers from across Plymouth comprised the new report which draws on data from scientists, fishermen and citizen scientists
The five-year initiative will assess the response and resilience of mesophotic coral ecosystems to future climate change
Scientists from the University have contributed to new research calling for a coordinated response to a growing environmental threat
The University will actively contribute through various initiatives including the contribution of new data and satellite-derived bathymetry
Find out more about our postgraduate opportunities within the School
The School of Biological and Marine Sciences at the University welcome invitations to participate in outreach events such as talks, short workshops or careers fairs.













