Marine Biology Course Level 3 – Endorsed
This online Marine Biology Level 3 course provides students with an insight into the life of a marine biologist, Learners are able to enrol 365 days a year and adapt their studies to suit over a 12 month period.
This Marine Biology course will provide students with the following knowledge:
- Understand tectonic plates and continental drift
- Explore the origins of life and the concept of evolution
- Understand the chemical, physical and biological properties of seawater that make it capable of supporting life
- Investigate how marine life has adapted to be able to cope with the different marine environments
- Understand primary production and how it differs in the marine environment from on land
- Gain an understanding of food chains and food webs
- Recognise the damaging impact of humans in the recent past
- Identify ways in which we can protect our oceans for the future
Qualification: Marine Biology Level 3
Support: 1-year support included
Start Date: Anytime - We enrol 365 days a year
Endorsed Specification: Certificate of Achievement
Price: Interest-Free Finance
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Course Details
Course Syllabus
Course Syllabus
Learners will complete 6 units of study in total as listed below.
6 tutor marked assignments to complete
UNIT 1: BASIC OCEANOGRAPHY
Evaluating the history of the formation of the planet’s oceans
Concepts of plate tectonics and continental drift
Various chemical and physical properties of seawater
Role of light in the oceans
How oceans are zoned
UNIT 2: EVOLUTION IN THE OCEANS
Compare the various theories of evolution and life’s origins
Common methods of self-replication
Accepted methods of taxonomic classification of organisms
Compare ways in which marine organisms have adapted to life in the changing oceans
UNIT 3: TRANSFER OF ENERGY AND FEEDING IN THE OCEANS
The chemosynthetic and photosynthetic methods of harvesting energy
The oceans primary producers
Compare the different groups of phytoplankton
The flow of energy through food chains and food webs in the marine context
Different methods of feeding found amongst marine organisms
UNIT 4: TROPICAL AND POLAR ENVIRONMENTS
Distribution, structure and anatomy of coral reefs
Zonation of a coral reef and identify their inhabitants
Compare the two polar environments – The Arctic and Antarctic
Analyse polar organisms
Explain why one pole supports comparatively little life
UNIT 5: THE OPEN OCEAN, THE INTERTIDAL AND THE DEEP
Ways in which organisms move across the pelagic environment
The species that make the open ocean their home
The conditions of the intertidal zone
How inhabitants of shores and beaches are some of the hardiest organisms in the world
Seafloor and the deep ocean
Adaptations required to survive in on the sea floor and deep ocean
UNIT 6: THE FUTURE OF THE OCEANS AND HUMAN IMPACT
Different fishing techniques and the impact on marine life
The cause and impact of pollution and climate change
Concept of an ‘invasive’ or ‘non-native’ species and the effects this can have on an ecosystem
National and international policies and legislation in place to protect our oceans
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
There are no previous qualifications required. However, students looking to enrol onto this course should meet the following criteria:
Be aged 16 Years or above
Possess a solid knowledge of the English language
Have access to a PC and the internet for the duration of the whole course
Basic computer skills: e.g. Word processing, emailing, uploading documents etc
Have a genuine desire to succeed
Course Duration
Course Duration
This course comes with 12 months of support included:
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) – 80 Hours
Total Qualification Time (TQT) – 100 Hours
On average, learners will complete this course within 6 months.
Course Outcome
Course Outcome
ABC Quality License Scheme – Certificate of Achievement
At the end of this course, successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from ABC Awards and Certa Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the details all of the units you have completed as part of your course).
The course has been endorsed under the ABC Awards’ Quality Licence Scheme & is offered in partnership with Open Study College (OSC). This means that OSC has undergone an external quality check to ensure that the organisation and the courses it offers, meet certain quality criteria. The completion of this course alone does not lead to an Ofqual regulated qualification but may be used as evidence of knowledge and skills towards regulated qualifications in the future.
The unit summary can be used as evidence towards Recognition of Prior Learning if you wish to progress your studies in this sector. To this end the learning outcomes of the course have been benchmarked at Level 3 against level descriptors published by OFQUAL, to indicate the depth of study and level of difficulty involved in successful completion by the learner.
The course itself has been designed by Open Study College to meet specific learners’ and /or employers requirements which cannot be satisfied through current regulated qualifications. Abc Awards & Cert awards endorsement involves robust and rigorous quality audits by external auditors to ensure quality is continually met. A review of courses is carried out as part of the endorsement process.
ABC Awards & Certs Awards have long-established reputations for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. ABC Awards & Certa Awards combine over 180 years of experience combined with a responsive, flexible and innovative approach to the needs of our customers.
Renowned for excellent customer service, and quality standards, ABC Awards & Certs Awards also offer regulated qualifications for all ages and abilities post-14: all are developed with the support of the relevant stakeholders to ensure that they meet the needs and standards of employers across the UK.
Regulated qualifications refer to those qualifications that are regulated by Ofqual/CCEA/Qualification Wales
Study Method
Study Method
Select between studying purely online or opt to receive a paper copy of your lessons in the post.
If you opt for a paper copy:
Your initial study pack will be posted to you within 7 days of making payment. Your course pack will contain all you need to start your course, including your course lessons, tutor details, support contact details and student study guide.
Learners are then able to prepare their assignments using a word processing program ready to be emailed directly to their tutor for marking.
If you opt for the online version:
You will access your course lessons using our online learning platform, you can access all of your correspondence, FAQ’s and general course guidance. Our platform can be accessed from anywhere with an internet connection 24/7.
Assessment
Assessment
Learners will be required to complete a series of tutor-marked assignments ( normally 1 after each unit) as they progress through this course. Each assignment will contain a variety of tasks/questions. These assignments are assessed by your tutor to monitor progress. You will be provided with constructive feedback to help you in completing each unit to the required standard.
There is no examination to complete as the course is completed using continual assessment.
Why UK Open College?
Why UK Open College?
| ✅ Enrol online today – No set term times |
| ✅ Accredited College – We are fully approved |
| ✅ Spread the cost – interest-free finance (Guaranteed acceptance*) |
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| ✅ Trading since 2006 – We will not let you down |
| ✅ Flexible learning – Study at a time that suits you |
| ✅ Qualified Tutors – Fast assignment turnaround |
*NUS/TOTUM Student cards are only available to students who are studying a fully recognised RQF/QCF course of 120 study hours or more. £12 fee per year applies.
Tutors & Support
Tutors & Support
All learners have access to a qualified tutor via email for the stated support period. In addition to this, you are able to speak to our support team via telephone with any query you may have relating your course.
Our tutors and support team have years of experience in delivering online and distance learning courses. If you require help, then we are only a phone call away.
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Payments plans - Guaranteed acceptance*
Payments plans - Guaranteed acceptance*
Select whether to pay in full upon enrolment or opt to pay a deposit and spread the cost with our Interest-free payment plan. *Guaranteed acceptance for those who meet the following conditions:
Aged 18 and above (Maximum age 75)
Permanent resident in the UK
Be able to provide 3 years of address history from the UK
Have a UK bank account that accepts direct debits
Hold a valid UK credit or debit card
Please note: We do not carry out credit checks
Alternative payment plans may be available for those that do not meet these conditions. Please speak to a member of our team who will be happy to assist on 0121 792 3872.
Applicants choosing the monthly option will be required to complete and sign a financial agreement for the remaining payments. All payments to be set up via direct debit. We are only able to set up monthly payments for students resident in the UK.
Please note: Once a payment plan is set up, you are liable to pay the course fees in full whether you complete the course or not. Please ensure the monthly repayments are affordable before agreeing to any payment plan offered.
14 Day Money Back Guarantee
14 Day Money Back Guarantee
Once received at your requested delivery address, you have 14 days to ensure this course meets your needs and requirements. If for any reason you are not happy, simply return your course pack unused for a refund.*
*Minus postage. An admin fee is deducted from any deposit refunded if a finance plan is arranged and then cancelled.
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