Our accredited Marine Zoology degree will equip you with a thorough understanding of the marine environment while preparing you for a range of careers in the sector.

Course overview

The planet cannot survive without its oceans. Our mission is to nurture and train you as a marine zoologist with the skills to solve global challenges. You’ll enjoy a unique experience at Newcastle University and develop the skills and knowledge for a successful career.

A career in Marine Zoology is perfect if you are passionate about the environment, love the ocean, want to make a difference in the world and are driven to stand out in a competitive industry.

You will address key challenges including:

• loss of marine biodiversity
• marine conservation
• genetics
• cellular and sub-organism processes
• adaptations of marine organisms to their environment

You’ll explore a variety of marine animals from the diverse aquatic ecology of the North Sea to overseas ecosystems. You’ll also investigate animal behaviour in the wild, which requires time at sea with close observation.

Professional accreditation

This degree is accredited by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) on behalf of the Science Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a chartered scientist and chartered marine scientist.

Teaching methods

During the course, you'll be taught via a variety of methods, including:

• lectures/seminars
• laboratory practicals
• research vessel practicals
• field work
• research project
• small group tutorials

Study abroad

Experience life in another country by choosing to study abroad as part of your degree. You’ll be encouraged to embrace fun and challenging experiences, make connections with new communities and graduate as a globally aware professional, ready for your future.

You can choose to spend up to a year studying at a partner institution overseas.

If you choose to study abroad, it will extend your degree by a year.