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UndergraduateMaster of ScienceUCAS: F714

Applied Marine Science

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
Oban, Scotland
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5 yearsDuration
£16,950Per Year (Intl)
£9,250Home Fee
96%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The MSci Applied Marine Science at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about sustainable food production. Based in Oban, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. What is special about this course? There’s never been a more vital time to study Marine Science. Our oceans face urgent challenges: climate change, biodiversity loss, and the unsustainable use of precious resources. Let us equip you with the knowledge and skills to tackle these issues head-on via our MSci in Applied Marine Science, at the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS). International tuition fees are £16,950 per year, home/UK fees are £9,250 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

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UCAS Code:F714
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC

These must include two science subjects. Recommended science subjects (Highers/A levels): Applications of Mathematics / Biology / Chemistry / Cruinn-eolas / Computing science / Design and Manufacture / Engineering Science / Environmental Science / Geography / Geology / Gniomhachas Matamataigs / Human Biology / Matamataig / Mathematics / Physics

UCAS Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,950

per year

Total Course Cost (5 years)£84,750

Home Student Fee

£9,250

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£20,500£25,500£31,000
5 years£25,500£30,000£34,000

UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,500
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 11% above UK average salary
This course
£30,000
UK average
£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH06-01-03). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
30%Studying
10%Work & Study
40%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject area average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
96%
Learning opportunities
88%
Assessment and feedback
91%
Academic support
92%
Organisation and management
85%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
77%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
55%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

2 Scholarships Available

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Merit

Carnegie Undergraduate Vacation Scholarship

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) · Undergraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
Need-based

Thomas and Margaret Roddan Trust Bursary

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) · Undergraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

About University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) offers Applied Marine Science as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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