BSc (Hons) Marine & Freshwater Biology at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Marine & Freshwater Biology studies the world's aquatic environments, with field courses on Loch Lomond and at the Field Studies Council centre at Millport in the Firth of Clyde. An Exploration Society helps students organise scientific expeditions. The programme is professionally accredited and offers study abroad.

Faculty: College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences | Department: School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine | Duration: 4 years (full-time) | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Years 1 and 2 provide a general introduction to modern biology and specialist options; Honours years cover invertebrate and vertebrate biology, freshwater ecology, marine biology, molecular ecology, environmental impact assessment and animal physiology, with lab and field skills and an independent research project.

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Entry requirements

A-levels: AAB, with A-level Biology or Chemistry at A. IB Diploma: 34 (6,5,5 HL), with HL Biology or Chemistry at 6. Scottish Highers: ABBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer. Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5. Offers will typically be made at AAAAB by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher. Required subjects: Higher Biology or Higher Chemistry at A. Applicants from Ghana: WAEC Senior School Certificate, minimum B grades, with Biology or Chemistry; International A-level ABB, with A-level Biology or Chemistry at A. English language for international applicants: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0 (or TOEFL iBT 92 overall from 21 January 2026 tests with minimum Reading 22, Listening 20, Speaking 23, Writing 21; PTE Academic 59 overall and in all subtests; or an equivalent accepted test). Application deadlines via UCAS: 13 January for UK applicants (15 October for Medicine/Dentistry/Veterinary Medicine or Oxford/Cambridge applicants) and 30 June for international students.

International applicants: GBP 33,708 a year (2027/28). Expected annual tuition rate for EU and international students, Science, Engineering, Nursing and College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences programmes band (2026/27 rate: £33,210). Excludes study-abroad, placement-year and ancillary charges. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years (full-time)

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