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Marine Biology

University of St Andrews

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University of St Andrews
UCAS CODE: C167

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    University of St Andrews

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Dive into the marine world and study the many exciting marine ecosystems a from the deep sea to coasts and estuaries and from the tropics to the poles. Through the course of your BSc in Marine Biology you will gain a thorough understanding of the diversity and biology of marine life from tiny cells and algae to invertebrates, fish, and marine mammals. You will experience research-led teaching from leaders in their fields and cover a broad range of topics including marine molecular ecology and microbiology, and the ecology, evolution, biology and behaviour of marine life. You will be introduced to, and gain practice in, cutting-edge methods used to gather and analyse data from marine environments and the organisms inhabiting them. St Andrews’ location on the shores of the North Sea makes it the ideal place to study marine wildlife in its natural habitat. Teaching takes advantage of this and you will have the opportunity to learn not only in the lab but also out in the field. The School of Biology has the world-renowned Scottish Oceans Institute, which incorporates the world-class Sea Mammal Research Unit (SMRU) Students will have the opportunity to interact with scientists working at the SOI and SMRU through small group teaching, practicals, research projects and community building events at the SOI.

Tuition fees

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£ 30,160per year

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University information

University of St Andrews

University of St Andrews

  • University League Table

    4th

  • Campus address

    University of St Andrews, College Gate, St. Andrews, Fife, KY16 9AJ, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    5th out of 91 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    217 99%

    2nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    85.0 85%

    11th

    23

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.26 81%

    10th

    28

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