Department of Life Sciences

Major in Marine Biology

The major in marine Biology is designed to give students hands-on exposure to the study of the marine environment and its organisms.  It enables students to gain detailed knowledge of the marine ecosystem so as to provide understanding of the concepts, strategies and practices available to scientifically investigate, analyse and manage marine species and communities.

A minimum of 24 credits from Level 1, 18 of which must be FST courses and must include:
BIOL1017 Cell Biology 3
BIOL1018 Molecular Biology and Genetics 3
BIOL1262 Living Organisms I 3
BIOL1263 Living Organisms II 3
Majors