Marine and Freshwater Biology - BSc (Hons)

Edinburgh Napier University

Our strong partnership with St Abbs Marine Station gives students opportunities to engage in exciting research.Explore the aquatic environment, its importance in understanding climate change, and how to monitor and protect marine and freshwater species in a sustainable manner.The aquatic realm makes up more than 70 per cent of the Earth’s surface and represents the largest domain on earth. This course focuses on the study of the fascinating diversity of life contained in these habitats.You’ll come to appreciate the issues involved in management of aquatic resources and learn how a firm understanding of the organisation of aquatic ecosystems can promote use in a sustainable manner.Aquatic habitats and organisms are also pivotal in the understanding of climatic change making this course very relevant to a career in conservation and environmental protection.This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.Please visit our website for full course and module details.

School of Applied Sciences