Marine & Freshwater Biology BSc (Hons)
University of Glasgow
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Gilmorehill (Main) Campus

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Full Time

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Start date

16-SEP-24

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Duration

4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Gilmorehill (Main) Campus

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Full time

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16-SEP-24

Duration

4 Years

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Marine and freshwater biology is the study of the world’s aquatic environments.We have an Exploration Society to help you organise and conduct scientific expeditionsto all parts of the world.Life Sciences at GlasgowWith hands-on experience and flexible degrees, studying at the School of Life Sciences challenges you to apply the theory of the classroom in practical situations, in the lab or the field. We offer an extremely wide range of courses in human and animal biology, biomolecular sciences, ...Read more

Marine and freshwater biology is the study of the world’s aquatic environments.

We have an Exploration Society to help you organise and conduct scientific expeditions
to all parts of the world.

Life Sciences at Glasgow

With hands-on experience and flexible degrees, studying at the School of Life Sciences challenges you to apply the theory of the classroom in practical situations, in the lab or the field. We offer an extremely wide range of courses in human and animal biology, biomolecular sciences, infection and immunity.

Our aim is to offer internationally competitive degrees that meet the needs of today’s science graduates. To achieve this aim, we utilise the research and teaching strengths of the College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences to provide our graduates with the skills necessary for success in any chosen career.

We have a large and diverse student body, which includes Scottish, UK, EU and international students. We regularly welcome visiting and exchange students, and we believe in the many advantages our students gain from adding an international dimension to their studies.

Strengths of the school include:

  • substantial flexibility within our range of degree programmes
  • an opportunity for you to gain experience working or studying abroad
  • annual field courses to destinations around the globe
  • access to the University’s world-renowned museums of Anatomy and Zoology
  • top-quality student experience.

CAREER PROSPECTS

Your qualification is an entry point to a wide range of careers that demand the analytical and science-based communications skills developed during this degree programme. Our graduates move into many careers including conservation, environmental management, fisheries and aquaculture. Many choose to continue on to postgraduate study.

CAREER OPTIONS

  • Fisheries project officer
  • Environmental filmmaker
  • Environmental specialist
  • Environmental engineer
  • Conservation project manager
  • Marine scientist
  • Consultant ornithologist
  • Research scientist
  • International wildlife consultant
  • Ecologist

Key stats

WUSCA ranking
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2023 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
72/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
21st
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
26th
Ecology and Environmental Biology
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
80%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Ecology and Environmental Biology graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Ecology and Environmental Biology graduate salary
£19,000
What students say
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Cristina
23 Feb 24

I love my course and studying at Glasgow, it's a stunning university with a great student body and some amazing lecturers. However I feel like the higher ups at the university..Read more

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Amy-Jo
20 Feb 24

Great lecturers and engaging courses! But it is so overcrowded that studying on campus is a nightmare as it is impossible to find a space unless you book a room at midnight on..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level:

BBB - AAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

ABBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

AAAAA Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 - 36 Grades / Points required

The Standard Entry Requirements represent the range of grades required to be considered for an offer. If you are predicted grades below our standard range, we may still consider you for an offer. If this applies to you, we will advise you of our decision timing in your application acknowledgement. For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training) 6.5 with no sub-test under 6.0 and they are listed on our International Entry Requirements page.

SQA Higher Entry Requirements: ABBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer; Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5; Typically offers will be made at AAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher; Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Chemistry. (A in either). SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements (by end of S5 or S6): MD20: BBBB (also other target groups); MD40: AABB (ABB S5 minimum for consideration; Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Chemistry.

SQA Higher Entry Requirements: ABBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer; Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5; Typically offers will be made at AAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher; Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Chemistry. (A in either). SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements (by end of S5 or S6): MD20: BBBB (also other target groups); MD40: AABB (ABB S5 minimum for consideration; Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Chemistry.

The Standard Entry Requirements represent the range of IB points normally needed to be considered for an offer (subject to success in any interview and/or other admissions test that is required for that subject). If you are predicted points below our standard range, we may still consider you for an offer. If this applies to you, we will advise you of our decision timing in your application acknowledgement. Applicants must also meet any Additional Requirements listed (subject requirements / admissions tests / work experience / interviews / pre-entry programme) in order to be considered. For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training) 6.5 with no sub-test under 6.0 and they are listed on our International Entry Requirements page.

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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1,820 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£30,240 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£30,240 per year

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Students from International

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