At Newcastle University, we are very lucky to have marine scientists and technologists working together researching the best approaches to the sustainable exploitation of our seas.
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Some of our hot topics include: the use of artificial reefs to restock fisheries, marine renewable energy sources for the future, ballast water and invasive species management, and marine biotechnology developments that provide us with anything from medicines to cosmetics that many of us use on a day-to-day basis.
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From enormous cruise liners to tiny dinghies, somebody has to design them! We have hands-on expert facilities to test ships as they would be done in the
business. Check out drag in our towing tank facilities and propeller efficiency
in our cavitation tunnel.
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| What a drag - Ships’ resistance testing in action at our towing tank facility |
Laser lightshow - Testing the efficiency of ships’ propellers in our cavitation tunnel is a colourful business |
How do ships stay afloat and go so fast?
How can people travel deep down to the sea floor in submersible vehicles
without being crushed by water pressure?
Why don’t oil rigs and offshore wind farms get washed away?
How do we protect our marine environment whilst still being able to use it?
Find the answers to all these questions and many more by plunging into one of
our degree programmes.
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Marine Biology is the study of living organisms in the ocean, from cellular
processes to the interactions of marine
organisms in a diverse range of
fascinating ecosystems.
There are hundreds of topics to dive into by studying Marine Biology at
Newcastle University, delivered by
plankton specialists, deep-sea biology
experts, oceanographers and marine ecologists,
all of which offer unique experiences and
career opportunities.
Take to the North Sea to assess the sustainability of our local fisheries stocks, or examine the intriguing relationships that exist between species living in
rocky shore and soft shore environments.
Why not delve a little deeper and further afield by exploring the weird and wonderful life that populate our world’s deep seas and tropical coral reefs.
Fascinated by fieldwork? Get outdoors and explore salt marsh, sand dune and rocky shore ecosystems.
There are opportunities to go abroad to investigate habitats as far afield as the Arctic, or the rich seas around tropical coastal zones.
What do you do during study?
As marine biologists at Newcastle University, you can expect to enjoy working in plenty of different
environments:
Opportunities to learn within state of the art research laboratories and aquaria.
Join one of the few Universities that provide opportunities to train aboard a working research
vessel: the Bernicia.
Training at our expert field station facility: the Dove Marine Laboratory, exploring marine habitats at first hand.
Take part in a residential field course to research marine ecology on a Scottish island.
Fancy taking a dive into the tropical waters of our world? Or maybe a cruise to study the behaviour of dolphins and whales is more your thing? Live your marine dream by
taking part in our Overseas Module.
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| All aboard - Newcastle University’s sea-going research vessel Bernicia rocks in the waves out at Blyth | Study on the beach - Newcastle University’s field station, the Dove Marine Laboratory, has facilities for studying anything from marine microbiology to ecological relationships |
If you are thinking of applying to University, visit Newcastle University to find out more.