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Edinburgh Napier University
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Edinburgh
EH14 1DJ
Marine and Freshwater Biology
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
- 4 Years
- Full-Time
- 7 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Sighthill
Course summary
Our strong partnership with St Abbs Marine Station gives students opportunities to engage in exciting research.
Explore the aquatic environment, its importance in understanding climate change, and how to monitor and protect marine and freshwater species in a sustainable manner.
The aquatic realm makes up more than 70 per cent of the Earth’s surface and represents the largest domain on earth. This course focuses on the study of the fascinating diversity of life contained in these habitats.
You’ll come to appreciate the issues involved in management of aquatic resources and learn how a firm understanding of the organisation of aquatic ecosystems can promote use in a sustainable manner.
Aquatic habitats and organisms are also pivotal in the understanding of climatic change making this course very relevant to a career in conservation and environmental protection.
This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.
Please visit our website for full course and module details.
How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- C161
- Institution code:
- E59
- Campus name:
- Sighthill
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelBCC
Including Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Applied Science.
T LevelM
T Level must be completed in a Science subject or A Level Science may be required. Please contact ugadmissions@napier.ac.uk to check if you meet the subject specific requirements
UCAS TariffNot accepted
Scottish HigherBBBB
Including Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
If you are eligible for an adjusted offer under our Contextual Admissions Policy, please see the ‘Minimum Qualification Requirements’ below.
If you are eligible for an adjusted offer under our Contextual Admissions Policy, please see the ‘Minimum Qualification Requirements’ below.
Access to HE DiplomaDistinction: 12 Merit: 33
Pass Access to HE Diploma in a related subject with 45 credits overall with minimum 33 Credits at Merit & 12 Distinction to include Biology or Chemistry or Physics at Level 3.
International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammeOffer: 28
Award of Diploma with 28 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4 including a Science^ at minimum grade 5.
^Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
^Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM
Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit) in a related subject.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2H2H3H3
Grades H2/H2/H3/H3 to include a Science subject (Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Physics)
Minimum Year 2 Entry Requirements
HNC - Pass in a related subject** with Grade B in the graded unit.
**Biomedical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Applied Science, Applied Bioscience, Applied Animal Biology, Environmental Management and Sustainability, Wildlife and Conservation Management.
SQA Advanced Higher - BBC to include Biology
A Level - BBB to include Biology
Minimum Year 3 Entry Requirements
HND - Pass in a related subject*** with Grade BB at SCQF Level 8 in the graded units.
*** Biomedical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Applied Science, Applied Animal Biology, Wildlife and Conservation Management.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Typical qualification requirements
Scottish Higher BBCC
Including Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
If you are eligible for an adjusted offer under our Contextual Admissions Policy, please see the ‘Minimum Qualification Requirements’ below.
If you are eligible for an adjusted offer under our Contextual Admissions Policy, please see the ‘Minimum Qualification Requirements’ below.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5. |
Historical entry grades data
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland & International | TBC |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
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