Study Abroad Program is an essential step to a career in marine biology

Drury's study abroad program to Copenhagen promises to be a once in a lifetime experience for marine biology majors. The program prides itself on state-of-the-art technology, access to special ICES libraries and services, as well as the ability to do field research in both the North and Baltic Seas.

Program Objectives

The MBE Program is designed as an introduction to marine biology and ecology for students of biology in general, ecology, environmental science and related fields. Through the program you will gain:

• A basic understanding of the macrobiological fields of marine biology and marine ecology
• All-round knowledge of the impact of human activity and natural ecology on marine environments
• Hand-on experience in marine sampling methods and scientific data analysis
• Scientific writing and presentation skills
• Broad intercultural competence

Why Denmark?

Made up of 409 islands and one peninsula, Denmark is situated between two very different marine environments, the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. Both seas provide a challenging laboratory for the study of marine life, ecosystems, and the human impact on them.

Facilities and Resources

MBE students have access to the Danish National Science and Medical Library, with which DIS had a special agreement of cooperation, the library and documentation services of ICES (International Council for the Exploration of the Sea), the Danish Institute for Fisheries Research, as well as Copenhagen University’s Marine Biological Laboratory and its research vessel Ophelia.

Courses

Summer students either select both courses from the MBE program or one course each from the MBE and Humanities & Social Sciences program for a total of six credits. Note that even if you select only one MBE course you will be considered an MBE student for purposes of field studies and study tours.

40 Marine Biology of European Coastal Waters
40 Ecology and Human Impact in the North and Baltic Seas

Field Research and Study Tours

Using state-of-the-art technology, sampling and lab analysis of marine species is a cornerstone of the program. It takes place during cruises, field trips to Danish waters, study tour visits to Danish and Polish marine research centers, discussions with senior scientists, and visits to the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES).

For more information about studying abroad in Copenhagen, including how to apply, please visit the DU Study Abroad website.