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Do you want to build skills that make a real impact on your community? Could you see yourself creating solutions that support island industries and protect the marine environment?

Step into hands-on, classroom-based study in Shetland and shape your future in a place where learning connects directly to the world around you. Investigate, experiment, and apply practical skills in a setting that brings science to life.

Explore a diverse range of science subjects and discover where your strengths and interests lie. Build strong foundations for employment or further study while developing the confidence to work across different scientific fields. Strengthen your practical abilities, sharpen your problem solving, and grow your understanding of the industries that drive island communities.

Immerse yourself in a unique location surrounded by the marine environment and close to thriving sectors such as aquaculture, fishing, and renewable energy. Engage with real world challenges and gain experience that reflects current industry practice. Connect your learning directly to the opportunities around you and graduate ready to take the next step toward your chosen career.

Entry Requirements

3 Highers at BCC, preferably including Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Geography.

Progression Routes

You may wish to progress from CertHE Introduction to Marine Biology, Environmental Science and Sustainability into year 2 of the following courses:

HND Horticulture; HND Wildlife and Conservation Management; BSc (Hons) Marine Science; BSc (Hons) Environmental Science; BSc (Hons) Environmental Science (with a year in industry); BSc (Hons) Geography; BSc (Hons) Geography (with a year in industry).