Department of Biological and Marine Sciences About the department 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. Head of department Dr Alastair Ward Accreditations Current page: Study Research Our courses Our undergraduate courses are taught by award-winning lecturers and include real-life, hands-on experience that employers look for. We teach you professional lab skills and data analysis techniques. You can dive as part of your degree, and carry out fieldwork in the UK and overseas. Undergraduate of courses BSc (Hons) Biology. Develop professional skills in industry-standard labs and enjoy field trips abroad on a BSc Biology degree at the University of Hull. Apply for 2021 now. Course Available in: 2021 2022 BSc (Hons) Marine Biology. Discover the challenges affecting our marine habitats and learn to scuba dive on a BSc Marine Biology degree at the University of Hull. Apply for 2021 now. Course Available in: 2021 2022 BSc (Hons) Zoology. From the sub-cellular level to whole ecosystems, explore all animal life and learn to scuba dive on the University of Hull's BSc Zoology degree. Apply now. Course Available in: 2021 2022 Postgraduate of courses Biological and Environmental Sciences research degrees. Our staff in Biological and Environmental Science have expertise across a range of topics. Find out more about PhD and MSc by Thesis options. MSc Environmental Change, Management and Monitoring. Gain the skills to monitor and manage environmental change. Apply now to study MSc in Environmental Change, Management at Monitoring at Hull. Course Available in: 2021 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. Dive in What we do of slides 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. Play YouTube video in lightbox Dive deeper On our BSc Marine Biology course, you’ll train as a PADI-qualified diver during your degree. Take the plunge 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. Find out where our students have visited 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. Find out more on the project website Try an on-demand session Watch: Join Biological and Marine Sciences staff and students to find out more about studying at Hull. Play YouTube video in lightbox 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 Find out more about our work 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 Sciences, arranged alphabetically by last name Dr Helga Bartels-Hardege Dr Jon Bolland Dr Thomas Breithaupt Dr Jen Bright Dr Jamie Dodd Professor Mike Elliott Dr Rodney Forster Dr James Gilbert Dr Africa Gomez Dr Bernd Hänfling Dr Jorg Hardege Dr Patrick Harrison Dr Jon Harvey Dr Dom Henri Dr Charlotte Hopkins Dr Katharine Hubbard Dr Sue Hull Dr Magnus Johnson Dr Domino Joyce Dr Dave Lunt Dr Krysia Mazik Lucy Mitchell Dr Lesley Morrell Dr Richard Noble Dr Andy D Nunn Professor Jeanette Rotchell Dr Katharina Wollenberg Valero Dr Catherine Waller Dr Alastair Ward Latest news New experiments find that baby bees love carbs and explore why it matters. Two new studies are helping to paint a more detailed picture of a baby bee's ideal diet by focusing on solitary bees, such as mason bees. Posted on 4 May 2021 Scientists invent home COVID-19 test using coffee machine capsules. Professor Mark Lorch on how coffee pods can be used to help test for COVID-19. Posted on 15 April 2021 See all department news Upcoming events Sorry There are no upcoming events. Please check back soon. 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. Discover our research 95% graduate employability rating† Specialise in molecular or ecological science - or keep options broad Fieldwork opportunities overseas and in the UK* Gain industry-standard lab skills Footnote †Percentage of students from biological sciences subject area in work or further study within six months of graduating: UK domicile full-time first degree leavers; Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey for the academic year 2016/17, published by HESA 2018 * Previous destinations include Brazil, Malaysia and Majorca (extra fees may be payable and availability is subject to government guidance and restrictions)