Overview

Marine Science (Hons) from The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) benefits from a world class scientific research centre and Scotland's premier independent marine research organisation. We have taught an undergraduate degree programme for over a decade.

This four-year course is Scotland's only multidisciplinary course in marine science, integrating the studies of marine biology, physical and chemical oceanography and marine geology and leading to a rounded understanding of the marine system. Students also gain a diverse range of numerical, technical, analytical, field sampling, time management and communication skills which make them highly employable.

Course strengths include:

diverse and highly relevant modules delivered by active world class researchers

fieldwork on board our two research vessles

integration into a dynamic research culture

Excellent student tutor ratio (max class size 30).

excellent learning and research facilities including research vessels and aquaria

stunning marine location with access to diverse coastal habitats

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Marine Biology

Marine Chemistry

Marine Geology

Marine Physics

Mathematics and Statistics

Marine Field Course

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oban, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Marine Science View 86 other Bachelors in Marine Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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78

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59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Three Highers at a minimum of BBC. At least two of these should be from the following list of relevant academic subjects.

BA (Hons) Literature requires Higher English at C or above (plus one Higher from the relevant subjects list)

English
History
Geography
Modern Studies
Politics
Sociology
Economics
Psychology
Philosophy
Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies
Religious Education
Media Studies
Language subjects
Maths

Sciences subjects (Human Biology and Biology will be counted as 2 separate Highers)Applicants with other relevant qualifications and/or experience will be considered on an individual basis.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

16950 GBP / year

≈ 16950 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

≈ 1820 GBP / year

Additional Details

Rest of UK students: £9,250 / EU/EEA and Swiss nationals without settled or pre-settled status in the UK: £12,950

Living costs

Oban

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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