Marine Conservation - BSc (Hons)

University of Plymouth

Join this course from September 2026, and turn your passion for the ocean into a career: explore, protect, and restore marine ecosystems with our hands-on BSc Marine Conservation degree.**A unique marine environment**\Gain extensive, real-world experience surveying diverse marine habitats, from boat-based studies in Plymouth Sound Marine Park to coastal research expeditions, with opportunities for UK and international field courses.**Maximum career impact**\This course combines marine science, conservation biology, and social sciences, equipping you with a broad skill set that enhances employability. You’ll graduate ready to tackle a diverse range of marine conservation challenges.**Strong industry links and opportunities**\Benefit from close ties with local conservation organisations, government agencies and ecological consultancies, ensuring real-world relevance.**This course is for you if...*** you're passionate about understanding and protecting marine ecosystems* you aspire to help resolve contemporary issues in marine conservation* you're eager to engage in hands-on fieldwork and practical research* you value working alongside experts involved in leading marine research.Plymouth is a founding member of the Defence Universities Alliance, a collaboration between the Ministry of Defence, the UK Armed Forces and the higher education sector, helping equip you with specialist, in-demand skills.

School of Biological and Marine Sciences