Gannet feeding.

Image courtesy of Getty images. 
 

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

Professor Richard Thompson
Academic highlighted among the scientists making a difference to the planet and society

Professor Richard Thompson is among 47 people featured in a new book being distributed across the UK’s secondary schools

10 September 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.