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MSc (Res) in Biology: Marine Biology

University of St Andrews

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

The MSc (Res) in Biology is a one-year research-based Masters degree. You will engage in a full-time research project and write a 30,000-word dissertation. It is an excellent opportunity to spend a shorter time in a research environment either for a standalone degree or as preparation for a PhD.

The MSc(Res) in Biology degree in marine biology is a 12-month research-only degree in which you will undertake a supervised research project in the area of marine biology.

You will be based in the interdisciplinary Scottish Oceans Institute (SOI), based at East Sands in St Andrews. The SOI is home to the world-famous Sea Mammal Research Unit (SMRU) and hosts a wide range of researchers with interests ranging from the deep oceans to the coasts, and from the people who use and interact with the sea, to the biological and physical processes that make the oceans function.

The MSc (Res) is examined by a 30,000-word research thesis.

Skills training

In addition to the project-specific training that you will receive during your degree, MSc (Res) students will also have access to a wide range of training in transferable skills through the University's GRADskills programme.

Specific postgraduate programmes run within the School of Biology may also offer additional training, for instance in statistical, bioinformatics or molecular techniques.

Tuition fees

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£ 25,500per 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, KY16 9AJ, Scotland

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    12th out of 94 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    220 96%

    2nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    34th

    10

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.11 78%

    38th

    25

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