Marine & Freshwater Biology BSc (Hons)

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Qualification

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

Location

Gilmorehill Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

SEP

Duration

4 Years

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Course info

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

DATA SOURCE: UNISTATS / UCAS / HESA

WUSCA ranking:

WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.

67/101

CUG Subject Ranking

CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025

11th

CUG Ranking

CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025

28th

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

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

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

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

Modules

DATA SOURCE: IDP Connect

Tuition fees

Students living in

£30,240 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

Registration Fee - 170

DATA SOURCE: UCAS/IDP Connect

Latest reviews

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Cristina

23 Feb 24

Marine & Freshwater Biology BSc (Hons)

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...

Amy-Jo

20 Feb 24

Marine & Freshwater Biology BSc (Hons)

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...

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