MBIOL
Marine and Freshwater Biology
[C169]
Academic Year: 2025/2026Integrated Masters scheme - available from 2017/2018
Duration (studying Full-Time): 4 years
Part 1 Rules
Year 1
Core (120 Credits)
Compulsory module(s).
Semester 1
BR15700Skills for Wildlife Scientists
orBG15700Sgiliau ar gyfer Gwyddonwyr Bywyd Gwyllt
BR16700Comparative Animal Physiology
BR17120Genetics, Evolution and Diversity
Semester 2
BR15720Skills for Wildlife Scientists
orBG15720Sgiliau ar gyfer Gwyddonwyr Bywyd Gwyllt
BR16720Comparative Animal Physiology
BR19920Microbial and Plant Diversity
orBG19920Amrywiaeth Microbau a Phlanhigion
Part 2 Rules
Year 2
Core (80 Credits)
Compulsory module(s).
Year 2
Options
Choose 40 credits
Semester 1
BR25520An Introduction to Landscape Ecology and Geographic Information Systems
Semester 2
BG26020Monitro a Microbioleg Amgylcheddol
BR26020Environmental Microbiology and Monitoring
BR27320Researching Behavioural Ecology
Year 3
Core (60 Credits)
Compulsory module(s).
Semester 2
BR33220Fish Biology, Fisheries and Aquaculture
Year 3
Options
Choose 60 credits
Semester 1
BR33420Global Biodiversity Conservation
BR33920Population and Community Ecology
BR37720Freshwater Biology Field Course
Final Year
Core (100 Credits)
Compulsory module(s).
Semester 1
BRM0200Frontiers in the Biosciences
BRM4800Field and Laboratory Techniques
Semester 2
BRM0220Frontiers in the Biosciences
BRM4820Field and Laboratory Techniques
Final Year
Options
Choose 20 credits
Semester 1
BRM0020Fundamentals of Biodiversity
BRM7700Ecological Management and Conservation Biology
EAM4020Fundamentals of Remote Sensing and GIS
MAM5120Statistical Concepts, Methods and Tools
Semester 2
BRM6520Introduction to Environmental Law and Environmental Impact Assessment
BRM7720Ecological Management and Conservation Biology
Aberystwyth University Standard Awards
- Entrance Scholarship / Merit Award
- Sports Bursary
- Music Bursary
- International Excellence Scholarship
- Residential Bursary
- Aberystwyth Bursary
- Care Leaver Bursary
