Ellie Bartle, Biological Science

Department of Biological and Marine Science

Biological and Marine Sciences at Hull

Our friendly team of academic staff have expertise across biology, zoology and marine science and this knowledge is reflected in our teaching and research.

Our work involves collaborations across the University, particularly with the Department of Geography, Geology and Environment, the Energy and Environment Institute, as well as the Department of Biomedical Sciences.

From bioinformatics and DNA sequencing to diving on coral reefs, we have it all.

Postgraduate

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Take a tour of our facilities

Take a 360-degree look at our tropical aquariums, where you'll study the richness and diversity of marine life, and our specialist molecular laboratory and the flume lab - a device for studying bodies of water.

What we do

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Sullied Sediments

Watch: we're developing and testing new tools to prevent contamination from chemical pollution in our waterways. New water treatment methods will help combat this pollution and raise awareness of this critical issue, helping people to take action to prevent it.

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Dive deeper

On our BSc Marine Biology course, you’ll train as a PADI-qualified diver during your degree.

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Study that take you places

Our location inside the Yorkshire Nature Triangle gives you easy access to some of the UK’s most important habitats, such as the shores of the Humber Estuary and the stunning Yorkshire countryside and coast. Depending on which modules you choose, you may find yourself learning to dive, engaging in practical conservation, surveying rocky shores or carrying out Phase 1 habitat surveys.

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Capturing our Coast

This project was an innovation in marine citizen science that trained almost 3,000 members of the public to gather data to help us understand in more detail the species that live on our coasts.

Try an on-demand session

Watch: Join Biological and Marine Sciences staff and students to find out more about studying at Hull.

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The Data Cube Service for Copernicus

This project is addressing the challenges of handling big data volumes through high-quality information from novel sensors.

Find out more on the DCS4COP website

The Darwin Tree of Life Fish Genome Consortium

This project aims to sequence the genomes of all freshwater fish in Britain and Ireland.

Exploring the Impact of Hydropower on River Habitats

We're part of a pan-European expert team exploring the impact of hydroelectric power plants on fish populations. Hydropower is one of the most important and widely used renewable energy sources, but plants cause major disturbances to the natural world.

Read more about this work

Chemical Egology

We're studying the chemically mediated interactions of marine life.

Delve into our research

Wild Ecology and Behaviour

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Our people

The department is a vibrant community of extremely talented staff and students, who collaborate to craft some incredibly creative work.

staff members in the Department of Biological and Marine Science, arranged alphabetically by last name

Research

Our research ranges from exploring fundamental questions about how life on earth came to exist in its incredible diversity, to investigating practical and applied science to monitor and manage species abundance and pollution. We combine disciplines to predict what will happen in future climate change scenarios.

Specialise in molecular or ecological science - or keep options broad
Fieldwork opportunities overseas and in the UK*
Gain industry-standard lab skills

Footnote

* Previous destinations include Brazil, Malaysia and Majorca (extra fees may be payable and availability is subject to government guidance and restrictions).

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