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Study life beneath the waves and in freshwater habitats. Learn real scientific skills, go on field trips and work with world leading experts at the Institute of Aquaculture. Get ready for a career in the fast-growing aquaculture industry.

On this multidisciplinary marine and freshwater biology degree you’ll:

Gain expert knowledge in topics such as aquatic ecology, fisheries science, oceanography, biodiversity and conservation; develop specialist skills in laboratory techniques; Learn how to manage, conserve and use resources sustainably (this course aligns with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 2 Zero Hunger - also Goal 14 Life Below Water; Build in-demand computational skills such as programming, statistics with R, and bioinformatics; Design and perform a range of aquatic survey techniques to assess the quality of marine habitats; Gain a practical and theoretical understanding of marine organism taxonomy; Learn essential research skills to design and carry out a research-based project.

Entry Requirements

2027 entry requirements:
4 Highers at ABBB including one from Maths, Biology, Chemistry or Physics.

For entry to three year Honours degree, you will require 3 Advanced Highers at ABB including Biology and Geography.