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View Programme Profile (Academic Year: 2024/2025)
Programme NameBachelor of Science (Marine Biology-Climate and Pollution) [from 2024/2025] (16201C)
DepartmentDepartment of Education and Training
FacultyInstitute of Marine and Riverine Ecologies and Economies
Admission CriteriaThree (3) passes at the GCE "A" Level (at least grade C) or the CAPE (at least grade III in all units), one of which must be Biology or a CAPE Associate Degree with specialisation in the Sciences (Natural Sciences)
OR
An Ordinary Diploma in Science (Biology option) with a Pass with Credit from the Government Technical Institute.
OR
A minimum of five (5) subjects at CSEC General Proficiency (at least Grade III) or GCSE "O" level (at least Grade C). These subjects must include, English Language, Mathematics, Biology (or Human and Social Biology) and one (1) other science subject. (Note: Agricultural Science and Food & Nutrition are not accepted as science subjects).
OR
Diploma in Agriculture (Pass with Credit) from the Guyana School of Agriculture.
OR
A Diploma or Associate Degree in Medical Technology
OR
Associate Degree in Pharmacy
OR
Associate Degree in Biology from a recognized tertiary-level institution with a minimum GPA of 2.0
OR
An Ordinary Diploma in Science (Biology Option) with a Pass, in addition to a minimum of three (3) Passes at CSEC (or equivalent), must include Mathematics and a Science subject. (Note: Agricultural Science and Food & Nutrition are not accepted as science subjects in FNS).
OR
A Trained Teachers' Certificate or Associate Degree in Education with a specialisation in Sciences.
OR
Mature applicant (21 years and over) who has evidence of adequate exposure to Marine Biology and/or Integrated Science together with a Pass at the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE).
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Any qualification considered by the University to be equivalent to any of the above.
Tuition FeeFirst Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
Second Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
Third Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
Fourth Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
First Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
BIO1102 Introduction to the Biology and Ecology of Living Organisms Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
ENG1105 Introduction to the Use of English Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
MAR1101 Laboratory and Field Biology I for Marine Biologists Not Specified 1
MAR1102 Swimming Skills Not Specified 1
MTH1101 Algebra Online 4
NNN1101 Elective (1 Credit) Not Specified 1 Select either CHM1103 - Chemistry Laboratory I OR PHY1190 - Introductory Physics Laboratory I
YYY1101 Elective (3 credits) Not Specified 3 Select either CHM1102- Introduction to General Chemistry- OR PHY1106 - Introduction to Mechanics
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
BIO1200 Laboratory and Field Biology II Hybrid (In Class/Online) 1
BIO1202 Genetics and Evolution Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
CHM1205 Introduction to Physical Chemistry Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
CHM1206 Introduction to Inorganic and Organic Chemistry Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
CHM1207 Laboratory II - Introduction to Physical, Inorganic and Organic Chemistry In Class 1
ENG1203 Technical Communication Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
MTH1202 Calculus I Online 4

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711

Second Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
BIO2100 Laboratory and Field Biology III Hybrid (In Class/Online) 1
BIO2105 Molecular and Cell Biology Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
BIO2106 Biology of Plants Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
BIO2107 Biology of Microorganisms Online 3
CHM2103 Inorganic Chemistry I Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
CHM2104 Chemical Thermodynamics Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
CHM2106 Laboratory 4 - Inorganic Chemistry and Thermodynamics In Class 1
MST1102 Introduction to Statistics Online 4
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
BIO2205 Biochemistry Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
BIO2206 Biology of Animals Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
BIO2207 Ecology and Environmental Biology Online 3
CHM2206 Organic Chemistry for Biological Sciences Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
MAR2201 Laboratory and Field Biology IV for Marine Biologists Not Specified 1
PHY2206 Waves, Optics, Heat and Thermodynamics Not Specified 3

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711

Third Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
BIO3109 Research Methods in Biology Online 3
BIO3111 Taxonomy and Systematics Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
BIO3120 Biology of Marine Organisms Not Specified 3
BIO4117 Oceanography Not Specified 3
MAR3101 Coastal Zone Ecology Not Specified 3
MAR3102 Marine Environment Protection Not Specified 3
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
BIO3211 Biometry and Biostatistics Online 4
BIO3220 Animal Physiology Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
MAR3201 Marine Microbiology Not Specified 3
MAR3202 Marine Biogeochemical Cycles Not Specified 3
MAR3203 Marine Environmental Pollution Not Specified 3
WWW3201 Elective (3 or 4 credits) Not Specified 3 Please select one (1) after consultation with HOD: BIO3116, AQU3102, MAR4101, MAR4102, MAR4103, BIO4212, BIO4214, ENV4105, MAR3204, AQU4201, MAR3205, GEO3206, MAR4203, MAR4204, MAR4205

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711

Fourth Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
BIO4116 Fisheries Management Not Specified 3
WWW3101 Elective (3 or 4 credits) Not Specified 3 Please select one (1) after consultation with HOD: BIO3116, AQU3102, MAR4101, MAR4102, MAR4103, BIO4212, BIO4214, ENV4105, MAR3204, AQU4201, MAR3205, GEO3206, MAR4203, MAR4204, MAR4205
WWW3102 Elective (3 or 4 credits) Not Specified 3 Please select one (1) after consultation with HOD: BIO3116, AQU3102, MAR4101, MAR4102, MAR4103, BIO4212, BIO4214, ENV4105, MAR3204, AQU4201, MAR3205, GEO3206, MAR4203, MAR4204, MAR4205
WWW4101 Elective (3 or 4 Credits) Not Specified 3 Please consult with HOD for the Non-Marine Biology Course.
WWW4102 Elective (3 or 4 Credits) Not Specified 3 Please select one (1) after consultation with HOD: BIO3116, AQU3102, MAR4101, MAR4102, MAR4103, BIO4212, BIO4214, ENV4105, MAR3204, AQU4201, MAR3205, GEO3206, MAR4203, MAR4204, MAR4205
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
BIO4215 Coastal Zone Management Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
SSS1201 Elective (6 Credits) Not Specified 6 Select either MAR4201 - Capstone Research Project OR MAR4202 - Internship
WWW4201 Elective (3 or 4 Credits) Not Specified 3 Please select one (1) after consultation with HOD: BIO3116, AQU3102, MAR4101, MAR4102, MAR4103, BIO4212, BIO4214, ENV4105, MAR3204, AQU4201, MAR3205, GEO3206, MAR4203, MAR4204, MAR4205
WWW4202 Elective (3 or 4 Credits) Not Specified 3 Please select one (1) after consultation with HOD: BIO3116, AQU3102, MAR4101, MAR4102, MAR4103, BIO4212, BIO4214, ENV4105, MAR3204, AQU4201, MAR3205, GEO3206, MAR4203, MAR4204, MAR4205

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711