St. Andrews,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Honours) in Marine Biology in St Andrews United Kingdom | University of St Andrews
University of St Andrews
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St Andrews United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
30,160
(c. USD40,358.6)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Explore the fascinating underwater realm and examine diverse marine ecosystems, ranging from ocean depths to coastal areas and estuaries, spanning tropical to polar regions. During your Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology, you'll develop a comprehensive knowledge of marine organisms, from microscopic cells and algae to invertebrates, fish, and marine mammals. Benefit from instruction by leading experts as you explore subjects like marine molecular ecology, microbiology, and the behavior, biology, and evolution of sea life. You'll learn and apply advanced techniques for collecting and analyzing data from marine environments and their inhabitants. St Andrews' coastal position along the North Sea provides the perfect setting for observing marine wildlife in its natural surroundings. The program combines laboratory work with hands-on fieldwork. The School of Biology houses the prestigious Scottish Oceans Institute, home to the internationally recognized Sea Mammal Research Unit (SMRU). Students can engage with SOI and SMRU researchers through small-group sessions, practical exercises, research initiatives, and community events at the institute.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
SQA Highers
Standard entry grades:
AAAB, including Biology (or Human Biology) and one other science from the following: Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
Minimum entry grades:
AABB, including Biology (or Human Biology) and one other science from the following: Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
Gateway entry grades:
Applicants who have narrowly missed the minimum entry grades, but meet the University's contextual criteria, may be interested in one of the University's Gateway programmes.
GCE A-Levels
Standard entry grades:
AAB, including Biology and one other science from the following: Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
Minimum entry grades:
ABB, including Biology and one other science from the following: Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
IB points
Standard entry grades:
36 (HL 6,6,5), including HL6 in Biology and HL6 in one of the following subjects: Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
Minimum entry grades:
36 (HL 6,5,5), including HL6 in Biology and HL5 in one of the following subjects: Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
IELTS (Academic) - Minimum overall score 6.5, with 6.0. minimum component scores (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
TOEFL iBT - 79 Minimum overall score, with minimum component scores (Listening-12, Reading-13, Writing-21, Speaking-18).
Standard entry grades:
AAAB, including Biology (or Human Biology) and one other science from the following: Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
Minimum entry grades:
AABB, including Biology (or Human Biology) and one other science from the following: Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
Gateway entry grades:
Applicants who have narrowly missed the minimum entry grades, but meet the University's contextual criteria, may be interested in one of the University's Gateway programmes.
GCE A-Levels
Standard entry grades:
AAB, including Biology and one other science from the following: Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
Minimum entry grades:
ABB, including Biology and one other science from the following: Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
IB points
Standard entry grades:
36 (HL 6,6,5), including HL6 in Biology and HL6 in one of the following subjects: Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
Minimum entry grades:
36 (HL 6,5,5), including HL6 in Biology and HL5 in one of the following subjects: Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
IELTS (Academic) - Minimum overall score 6.5, with 6.0. minimum component scores (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
TOEFL iBT - 79 Minimum overall score, with minimum component scores (Listening-12, Reading-13, Writing-21, Speaking-18).
Tuition
GBP
30,160