Marine Science

Entrance Requirements

Year 1
Highers BBCC.
A-levels CCD or a combination of A2 and AS levels, VCE and VDA.
IB Diploma with a total of 26 points.
HNC or HND with Bs in Graded Unit(s).
Access courses and other UK/EU and international qualifications are also welcomed.

Year 2
A-levels or Advanced Highers BBB, including Biology and one of Geography, Geology or Environmental Science.

Scottish HND in certain Applied Science subjects with BB in Graded Units in Year 2 subjects.

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