Marine Science International A-Level

The A-Level in Marine Science is a holistic subject, bringing together a range of interdisciplinary fields together to examine marine

life, ocean dynamics, and their influence on climate and human activities (as well as vice versa). Students will learn about different marine ecosystems such as tropical reefs, the ocean, and rocky and sandy shores. Human impact and the exploitation of marine resources on our waters will also be investigated. 

The five key areas that students will study are: Observation and experiment; the science of water; forming and shaping the ocean floor and coastlines; organisms in their environment; human influences in local and global contexts. 

Prerequisites 

It is useful for learners to have completed a GCSE/iGCSE in Biology or Marine Science or the equivalent. 

Format

Independent reading and essay-based subject. 

Key Skills Acquired

Analysis, problem solving, critical thinking, quantitative analysis, data handling and analysis, scientific methodology and investigations, scientific communication skills. 

Complimentary A-Levels

Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Geology, Geography, Sociology, Psychology, Economics, History, Philosophy, Law. 

Typical Assessment

Examinations. 

Exam Boards

England, Wales and Northern Ireland Exam Boards: none

Scottish Exam Board (for Highers): none

International Exam Boards: Cambridge International Education (CIE)

Career Options

Marine biologist, marine conservationist,  marine scientist, laboratory technician, horticulturist, fisheries scientist, environmental consultant, environmental scientist, ecologist, environmental manager, scientist, sustainability consultant, urban planner, veterinarian, microbiologist, climate change analyst, ecological restoration, zoologist, tourism, shipping, aquaculture. 

UK Universities Include

University of Southampton, University of Plymouth, University of Exeter, Bangor University, University of Liverpool, University of St Andrews, University of Aberdeen, University of Glasgow, University of Newcastle, Heriot-Watt University, University of Portsmouth, University of Hull, University of East Anglia, University of Leeds, University of York, University of Dundee, University of Stirling, University of Essex, University of Reading, University of Leicester, University of Bristol, University of Swansea, University of Brighton, University of Chichester, University of South Wales, Cardiff University, University of Surrey, University of Keele, University of Lincoln, University of Nottingham, University of Manchester, University of Warwick, University of Derby, University of Hertfordshire, University of Greenwich, Edge Hill University, University of West Scotland, University of Cumbria, University of Highlands and Islands, Liverpool John Moores University