BSc (Hons) Marine Science

... United Kingdom
... University of the Highlands & Islands

Course Overview

Dive into an incredible living research environment, with internationally renowned, state-of-the-art marine laboratory facilities, at the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) on Scotland‘s west coast. Enjoy first-hand interactions with marine science experts, collect samples and data on research vessels, in aquaria and on the seashore, and develop excellent laboratory skills. 

Choose to study abroad in your third year at the University Centre in Svalbard (UNIS) in the Arctic Circle or Coastal Carolina, USA. 

Explore the marine realm firsthand and apply the latest technologies throughout your studies, with subjects such as oceanography, biogeochemical cycling, conservation, robotics, data analysis and instrumentation, polar seas, the marine carbon cycle, and much more. 

A brilliant springboard to success in your future marine science career, exit with a BSc (Hons) in Marine Science or choose to pursue pathways in Arctic Studies, Marine Biology, or Oceanography and Robotics.

General Eligibility

  • 4 Scottish Highers at grade ABBB or above OR

  • 3 A levels at grade BCC or above

  • These must include two science subjects PLUS

  • You must also have English and Maths at National 5, Standard Grade credit, or GCSE, or their equivalents

  • International students whose first language is not English must also meet relevant language competency standards

  • Applicants with other qualifications or experience will be considered on an individual basis

Part Time Work Details

20 hours work permit for international students

Language Requirement

    • Applicants must have an IELTS score- 6.0 or equivalent

    • English (PTE) Academic-58 average with 51 in each component

    • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) iBT4-Min 80 or above with min 18 in each section

Programme Information
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Course Category

Science


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Campus Name

Scottish Association for Marine Science UHI


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Course Level

Undergraduate


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Duration

Full-Time, 4 Years, Part-time: 8 Years


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Available Intake

September


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IELTS Score

6.0


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Tuition Fees Range

9250,

15360, (INT)


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