BSc (Hons) Marine and Freshwater Biology at University of Stirling

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Marine and Freshwater Biology is a multidisciplinary degree on aquatic ecosystems and how aquatic organisms meet the challenges they face.

Duration: 4 years (48 months) full time or part time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Aquatic ecology, fisheries science, oceanography, biodiversity and conservation, laboratory techniques, programming, statistics with R and bioinformatics, and aquatic survey techniques. Teaching includes lectures, practicals, fieldwork and a compulsory seashore and inshore field trip, an optional residential marine mammal field course at Millport, and an independent research project in the final year.

Career pathways

Aquaculture, fisheries management, conservation, environmental consultancy, research and policy, including work with government agencies, conservation groups and universities.

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Entry requirements

Year 1 entry (four-year honours): Highers ABBB, A-levels BBB, IB Diploma 28 points, BTEC (Level 3) DDM, to include one of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics. Year 2 entry (three-year honours): Advanced Highers ABB, A-levels ABB, IB Diploma 32 points, to include Biology and one of Environmental Science, Geography or Geology. Essential subjects must have been taken within the last five years (recent work experience may be considered instead). Entry into Year 2 may be possible depending on HNC/HND course. International applicants: IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-skill; Pearson Test of English (Academic) 60 overall with a minimum of 59 in each sub-skill; TOEFL (taken before 21 January 2026) 80 overall with 18 reading, 17 writing, 17 listening, 20 speaking; TOEFL (taken from 21 January 2026) 4 overall with no less than 4 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Scottish students; full time rate Source

International applicants: GBP 23,700 a year (2026/27). International students (including EU); full time rate Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years (48 months) full time or part time

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