MSci Marine & Freshwater Biology at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

MSci Marine & Freshwater Biology is a five-year integrated master's adding a placement year between the third and final years, normally spent on research in industry or an institute in the UK or overseas. It studies aquatic environments with field courses on Loch Lomond and at Millport.

Faculty: College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences | Department: School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine | Duration: 5 years (full-time) | Intake: September | Study mode: integrated masters | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Years 1 to 3 follow the BSc structure; the placement year follows, then a final year with advanced marine and freshwater options and an independent research project.

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Entry requirements

Entry to the MSci is not through UCAS: students apply for transfer from the BSc (Hons) during the degree. For the BSc entry standard, see A-levels AAB with A-level Biology or Chemistry at A; IB 34 (6,5,5 HL) with HL Biology or Chemistry at 6. 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).

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: 5 years (full-time)

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