Overview

The Marine Science programme from The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) is delivered by research-active scientists across multiple disciplines, including physics, chemistry, biology, geology and social sciences. Research projects can be field based, desktop or in laboratories.

Key Facts

Research projects can range from ‘blue sky’ science to applied research addressing pressing societal and environmental problems. You will gain knowledge in research design as well as in management and communication. Research at SAMS is divided into three main areas: Ocean Systems, Dynamic Coasts and Blue Economy. Under each area sits a number of themes covering the diverse range of science that we undertake.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Marine Biology

Marine Chemistry

Marine Geology

Marine Physics

Mathematics and Statistics

Oceanic Ecosystems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oban, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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88

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62

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed MRes Research Degree Student application form
> The research proposal agreed with the Director of Studies who has agreed to supervise your MRes project.
> Copies of all official qualification certificates and transcripts. If your official certificates/transcripts are not in English, this must be accompanied by a fully certified translation provided by a professional translator/translation company.
> For applicants whose first language is not English, an English language test certificate (IELTS or equivalent) is required and the certificate must have been gained within the past 2 years.
> A copy of the photo page of your passport if you are not a UK national.
> Copy of all your official degree transcripts. If you have not yet completed your degree, please send a transcript showing all your modules and grades.
>Two references using MRes Applicant Reference Request form

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

16688 GBP / year

≈ 16688 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

≈ 5006 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part time

National: £3,004 per year
International: £8,955 per year

Living costs

Oban

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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