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Curious about studying Marine Science - BSc (Hons)at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)? We've gathered all the key details—entry requirements, modules, fees, and more. Hear from real students by checking out reviews, or take the next step by booking an open day to explore it for yourself.

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Qualification

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

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Location

Scottish Association for Marine Science

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Study mode

Full Time

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Start date

Sep 2026

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Duration

4 Year

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Are you passionate about our seas and oceans? Can you imagine studying at a beachfront campus, with an enormous wealth of marine and coastal environments right outside your door? 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, Coastal Carolina University (CCU), USA, or Dalhousie University, Canada. Explore the marine realm first hand 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) Marine Science or choose to pursue pathways in Arctic Studies, Marine Biology, or Oceanography and Robotics. If you'd be interested in pursuing a 5-year Marine Science programme from SCQF levels 7-11, including a year-long integrated work placement, you may wish to explore our


MSci Applied Marine Science.


Special features

\ Opportunities to exit with any of the following four pathways:\ ◾ BSc (Hons) Marine Science\ ◾ BSc (Hons) Marine Science with Oceanography and Robotics\ ◾ BSc (Hons) Marine Science with Arctic Studies\ ◾ BSc (Hons) Marine Science with Marine Biology Opportunity to spend one or two semesters at:\ ◾the University Centre in Svalbard (UNIS) in the Arctic Circle\ ◾Coastal Carolina, USA\ ◾Dalhousie University, Canada\ ◾or at another partner university

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Modules

Modules (Year 1)
Fundamentals of marine biology - Core
Fundamentals of marine chemistry - Core
Fundamentals of marine geology - Core
Fundamentals of marine physics - Core
Introduction to mathematics and data science - Core
Marine field course - Core
Modules (Year 2)
Chemical oceanography - Core

Optional modules may also be available for this course.

Marine biology - Core

Optional modules may also be available for this course.

Marine geology - Core

Optional modules may also be available for this course.

Physical oceanography - Core

Optional modules may also be available for this course.

Statistics for marine science - Core

Optional modules may also be available for this course.

Modules (Year 3)
Marine mammals and megafauna - Core

Marine Biology pathway. Optional modules may also be available for this course.

Marine zoology - Core

Marine Biology pathway. Optional modules may also be available for this course.

Marine observing systems - Core

Oceanography and Robotics pathway. Optional modules may also be available for this course.

Marine remote sensing and geographic information systems (GIS) - Core

Oceanography and Robotics pathway. Optional modules may also be available for this course.

Ocean circulation and climate - Core

Oceanography and Robotics pathway. Optional modules may also be available for this course.

Marine Science/Arctic Studies pathways - Optional

You will also choose any six modules

Modules (Year 4)
Polar seas - Core

Arctic Studies pathway. Optional modules may also be available for this course.

Dissertation - Core

Arctic Studies pathway or Marine Biology pathway or Oceanography and Robotics pathway or Marine Science pathway. Optional modules may also be available for this course.

Behaviour and biological clocks - Core

Marine Biology pathway. Optional modules may also be available for this course.

Deep-seas ecology - Core

Marine Biology pathway. Optional modules may also be available for this course.

Coastal and shelf sea dynamics - Core

Oceanography and Robotics pathway. Optional modules may also be available for this course.

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Tuition fees
Student living
£1,820 per year
Students from Domestic

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Uni info

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
Scottish Association for Marine SciencePO Box 3ObanArgyll and ButePA37 1QAUnited Kingdom
Nearest train station:Connel Ferry 1.4 miles away
Nearest tube station:Chesham 237.5 miles away