Atlantic Technological University (ATU) is a college that places teaching and research at its core. ATU aims to provide students with a transformative university experience that prepares them to make significant contributions to society. With a focus on applied learning, teaching, and research that reflects the needs of businesses and professions in the region, ATU strives to be a preferred partner for research and innovation. The university seeks to attract and support students and staff from around the globe, enabling them to reach their full potential.

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You will study a range of modules from Marine Biology research at home and abroad (e.g. Spain or Portugal) to Environmental Management and Biodiversity / Conservation. Explore the Blue Planet: Use the Marine Institute’s exploration ship ‘Celtic Voyager’ to explore the oceans. Complete numerous field trips including learning life saving techniques in Co. Donegal, reviewing environmental management principles in the Burren, and discussing animal care at Fota Island. This programme focuses on Freshwater and Marine Ecology. The sustainable development of renewable resources in the face of the rapidly expanding population and developing economy is a consistent theme throughout the programme. Graduates learn about the relevant ecological processes and gain an understanding of how they should be managed in a responsible and beneficial manner and the legal framework which seeks to protect them from undue exploitation. Members of the Biology staff are actively engaged in research projects and act as consultants to a variety of academic, scientific and industrial bodies. There is also a large postgraduate group where students are engaged on MSc and PhD degree programmes. Note: There is no need to have studied Biology for the Leaving Certificate, as the fundamentals of all Science subjects are delivered in year one. Show less

Course Details

Year 1
Academic and Professional Skills (SC:SC)
5 credits

Biology 1.1
15 credits

Chemistry 1.1
15 credits

Physics 1
15 credits

Mathematics 1.1
10 credits

Year 2
Botany and Zoology I
10 credits

Biology and Culture of Aquatic Species
10 credits

Botany and Zoology II
10 credits

Limnology and Oceanography
10 credits

Field and Laboratory Techniques
10 credits

Experimental Design and Statistics
10 credits

Year 3
Ecology of Aquatic Environments
10 credits

Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
5 credits

Fisheries Monitoring and Assessment
5 credits

Ecological Techniques
10 credits

Identification Skills for Biologists
5 credits

Professional Development Plan
5 credits

Professional Practice
20 credits

Boat Handling and Water Safety

Year 4
Aquatic Animal Behaviour
5 credits

Project Methods and Preparation
5 credits

Advances in Aquatic Biology and Ecology
5 credits

Geographic Information Systems in Applied Freshwater and Marine Biology
5 credits

Biodiversity and Conservation
5 credits

Advanced Data analysis
5 credits

Research in Applied Freshwater and Marine Biology
15 credits

Environmental Legislation
5 credits

Aquatic Resource Management
5 credits

Applied Ecological Modelling
5 credits

International residential field course
Project Data Management

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