Edinburgh Campus
Years 1 and 2 provide a foundation in modern biology, including: Ecology; Pollution Biology; and Man’s Impact on the Environment. Year 3 gives a thorough grounding in many aspects of Marine Biology and Year 4 explores the applications of Marine Biology to Marine Resource Development and Marine Environmental Protection. Fieldwork plays an important part in the course.
The course aims to produce good Marine Biologists with a training in applied aspects of marine resource exploitation and protection. Breadth in the curriculum is provided by options including Molecular Biology and Microbiology.
2025 entry requirements
Standard entry: 4 Highers at AABB including a science subject plus English and Maths at National 5.
Widening access entry: 4 Highers at BBBC including a science subject at B plus English and Maths at National 5.
For entry to Level 2 you would require 2 Advanced Highers at BB including Biology plus 4 Highers at AABB.
September
Degree
BSc Hons
Full time
C160
4 years
School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society
Biology
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