BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED FRESHWATER AND MARINE BIOLOGY

Why Study Applied Freshwater and Marine Biology?
You will be studying an exciting mix of subjects including Marine Biology, studies of rivers and lakes, ecology and zoology.

Year one involves the study of a range of Science modules, and year two focuses on Biology—the science of life. Biologists explore and learn how organisms are constructed and how they function. This involves the study of reproduction, growth and development and how organisms capture and use raw materials and energy. Year three covers areas such as fisheries, pollution control, the environment and aquatic biology where the main activity entails the monitoring of the aquatic environment.

Programme Modules
Systematic Biology and Cell Biology; Analytical Techniques; Data Handling; Field and Laboratory Techniques in Biology; Limnology; Oceanography and Water Pollution; Aquaculture; Biology of Aquatic Organisms; Ecology of Aquatic Environments; Environmental Management; Genetics and Ecophysiology; Industrial Placement.

Career Opportunities
There are numerous employment opportunities in environmental protection, aquaculture, education and industry. Opportunities in environmental management and protection are increasing dramatically with the implementation of EU environmental directives and the current awareness of ‘green’ issues.

Follow-on Studies
Graduates can progress onto the year four of the BSc (Honours) Degree in Freshwater and Marine Biology at GMIT (subject to availability of places), or other relevant honours degree programmes at other institutes of technology and universities in Ireland and the UK.

Other Essential Information
There is no need to have studied biology for the Leaving Certificate, as the fundamentals of all science subjects are delivered in year one.

There is a six month work placement in year three.