Marine Biology at Aberdeen is a major international research strength. Students benefit from contact with practising marine biologists and field work opportunities.

The Marine Biology course is designed to provide a broad based set of generic and specialist skills for future employment. Marine Biology graduates find full-time employment in a wide range of exciting careers. Employers include fisheries’ laboratories, governmental and non- governmental conservation organisations, local government, environmental protection agencies and research bodies. There is a growing demand for marine specialists and a variety of companies have arisen as marine legislation and regulations increasingly require rigorous environmental audit and monitoring. There are also opportunities in environmental education. A considerable number of graduates continue their education by undertaking higher degrees (e.g. MSc or PhD) or by taking a postgraduate Diploma to enter biology or general science teaching. Recent graduates have also been taken on as interns with non-governmental organisations.