A2 Level Marine Science

Human Effects on Our Oceans

Prerequisites: AS Marine Science  (in Year 13, AS Marine Science can be taken concurrently with A2 Marine Science, if approved by the Curriculum Leader)

The AS and A Level curriculum can both be taught in this one-year course. This will allow students to gain the full A Level in one year. 

The A Level course builds on AS Marine Science knowledge to investigate the physiology of marine organisms, as well as the socio-economic effects of man on the marine environment. Topics include:

• Physiology of marine organisms

• Energy

• Fisheries for the future

• Human impact on marine ecosystems

Marine Science is vitally important in today’s world because our oceans play an essential role in helping solve some of the most critical environmental issues we face – feeding our growing population, conserving biodiversity, and climate change.