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Marine and Freshwater Biology Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Marine and Freshwater Biology Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Our strong partnership with St Abbs Marine Station gives students opportunities to engage in exciting research.
Explore the aquatic environment, its importance in understanding climate change, and how to monitor and protect marine and freshwater species in a sustainable manner.
The aquatic realm makes up more than 70 per cent of the Earth’s surface and represents the largest domain on earth. This course focuses on the study of the fascinating diversity of life contained in these habitats.
You’ll come to appreciate the issues involved in management of aquat...
Our strong partnership with St Abbs Marine Station gives students opportunities to engage in exciting research.
Explore the aquatic environment, its importance in understanding climate change, and how to monitor and protect marine and freshwater species in a sustainable manner.
The aquatic realm makes up more than 70 per cent of the Earth’s surface and represents the largest domain on earth. This course focuses on the study of the fascinating diversity of life contained in these habitats.
You’ll come to appreciate the issues involved in management of aquatic resources and learn how a firm understanding of the organisation of aquatic ecosystems can promote use in a sustainable manner.
Aquatic habitats and organisms are also pivotal in the understanding of climatic change making this course very relevant to a career in conservation and environmental protection.
This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.
Please visit our website for full course and module details.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-07
Campus
Sighthill
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A50-D85
Institution Code
E59
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
A level
Including Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Applied Science.
T Level
T Level must be completed in a Science subject or A Level Science may be required. Please contact ugadmissions@napier.ac.uk to check if you meet the subject specific requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
Including Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry or Physics. If you are eligible for an adjusted offer under our Contextual Admissions Policy, please see the ‘Minimum Qualification Requirements’ below.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 12.0, offer-merit: 33.0
Pass Access to HE Diploma in a related subject with 45 credits overall with minimum 33 Credits at Merit & 12 Distinction to include Biology or Chemistry or Physics at Level 3.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Award of Diploma with 28 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4 including a Science^ at minimum grade 5. ^Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit) in a related subject.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Grades H2/H2/H3/H3 to include a Science subject (Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Physics)
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, International | £0 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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