About the course

The Master of Science by Research degree in Marine Biology is a 12-month, research only degree, in which the candidate will undertake a supervised research project in the area of Marine Biology, in the School of Biology, University of St Andrews. The candidate will be based in the interdisciplinary Scottish Oceans Institute (SOI), based at East Sands, St Andrews. The SOI is home to the world famous Sea Mammal Research Unit (SMRU), and hosts a wide-range of researchers with interests ranging from the deep oceans to the coasts, and from the people who use and interact with the sea, to the biological and physical processes that make the oceans function. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 2 (January), 2024	St. Andrews
Semester 1 (September), 2024	St. Andrews
Semester 2 (January), 2025	St. Andrews
Semester 1 (September), 2025	St. Andrews
Semester 2 (January), 2026	St. Andrews
Semester 1 (September), 2026	St. Andrews
Semester 2 (January), 2027	St. Andrews

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of St Andrews

An undergraduate Honours degree at 2:1 level or better in biological or environmental sciences. Students from backgrounds such as mathematics and the physical or chemical sciences may be accepted under exceptional circumstances.

　　Research applicants within the Faculty of Science require a good first degree with Honours at 2.1 (UK) or the overseas equivalent. IELTS- 6.5 (Academic version), TOEFL iBT-90.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

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　　THE World ranking4th / 130

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