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Course Code: GA780
NQAI level: 8, Places: 16
Course Duration: Four years
Bachelor of Science (honours) in
Applied Freshwater and Marine Biology
Why study Applied Freshwater and Marine Biology? Ecological Techniques
You will be studying a range of subjects from Marine Biology research at home Legislation and Impact Assessment
and abroad (e.g. Spain or Portugal) to Environmental Management and Ecology of Aquatic Environments
Biodiversity / Conservation. Environmental Management
Analytical Techniques
This course focuses on Freshwater and Marine Ecology which is the study of Aquatic Resource Management
the biological, chemical and physical processes and their interactions, which Biology of Aquatic Species
take place in Ireland’s aquatic environments. Galway is an ideal location in Production and Pollution studies
which to study Aquatic Ecology, since it is located between Lough Corrib, Biodiversity and Conservation
Galway Bay, Connemara and the Burren. Project
The successful and sustainable development of limited but, in many cases, Career Opportunities
renewable resources in the face of the rapidly expanding population and Graduates from this course would be equipped to play a professional and
developing economy is a consistent theme throughout the course. Graduates managerial role in positions related to Freshwater and Marine Biology. These
learn about the relevant ecological processes and gain an understanding of include:
how they should be managed in a responsible and beneficial manner and the ◆ Marine Research Manager
legal framework which seeks to protect them from undue exploitation.
◆ Environmental Offices, Regional Fisheries Board or County Council
◆ Fisheries Officer, Regional Fisheries Board
Members of the biology staff are actively engaged in research projects within
◆ Aquaculture Development Officer
the Commercial Fisheries Research Group and the Molecular Ecology Research
◆ Marine Biology Research
Group and act as consultants to a variety of academic, scientific and industrial
◆ Freshwater Farm Manager
bodies. There is also a large post-graduate group where students are engaged
on M. Sc. and Ph. D. courses.
◆ Marine Farm Manager
◆ Fish Disease Research Scientist
Note: There is no need to have studied Biology for the Leaving Certificate, as
◆ Marine Fisheries Development Officer
the fundamentals of all Science subjects are delivered in year one.
◆ College Lecturer
Course Subjects
Post-graduate Studies
Systematic Biology and Cell Biology
GMIT honours (level 8) qualifications are recognised world-wide
Analytical Techniques
for post-graduate entry.
Data Handling
Field and Laboratory Techniques in Biology
Other Essential Information:
Limnology, Oceanography and Water Pollution.
This course is recognised by ‘The Teachers’ Registration Council for Admission
Aquaculture
to the Higher Diploma in Education (H. Dip. Ed).
Biology of Aquatic Organisms
Also see frequently asked questions.
Contact: Head of Department Dr. Ian O’Connor
Tel: 091-742296 E-mail: ian.oconnor@gmit.ie
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