Gannet feeding.

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Our undergraduate and postgraduate courses are grouped into four subject areas

Elephants in nature
Biology
Penguins
Conservation
Sea turtles eating a jellyfish in the ocean
Marine biology
Mornington Peninsula aerial ocean and beach
Marine science

PhD studentship opportunities

 

Research groups

Research news

A three-year project, led by the University of Plymouth, will investigate the movement of common dolphins throughout the year and assess how much noise they are exposed to from passing vessels 2.25 MB A three-year project, led by the University of Plymout
Project investigates how ship noise is affecting dolphins and porpoises

The University is leading a study exploring how underwater noise impacts mammals in one of the world's busiest shipping routes

8 July 2026
 
 
 

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

With a dedicated Equality Diversity and Inclusion Committee (EDIC), the School of Biological and Marine Sciences is committed to embedding equality and diversity across the School’s functions and strategies, developing school-led initiatives and working towards equality charter submissions such as Athena Swan. 
Diversity and inclusion
 

Senior management team

 

Contact the School of Biological and Marine Sciences

School of Biological and Marine Sciences, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, United Kingdom.