Marine Biology MSc
Bangor University
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MSc - Master of Science

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MSc - Master of Science

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This MSc is a full-time one-year course, consisting of 9 months taught course and 3 months research project, and examined by continuous assessment. The course provides advanced theoretical and practical training in marine biology. The School of Ocean Sciences at Bangor University has over 50 years experience of teaching at postgraduate level, and excellent teaching and research facilities for the study of the marine biology.The MSc course in Marine Biology is one of a suite of 5 focused MSc ...Read more

This MSc is a full-time one-year course, consisting of 9 months taught course and 3 months research project, and examined by continuous assessment. The course provides advanced theoretical and practical training in marine biology. The School of Ocean Sciences at Bangor University has over 50 years experience of teaching at postgraduate level, and excellent teaching and research facilities for the study of the marine biology.The MSc course in Marine Biology is one of a suite of 5 focused MSc courses in marine science run within the School housed in a fully serviced and dedicated postgraduate suite. The MSc course is managed by a course team comprising of Dr Ian McCarthy (Course Director) and Dr Luis Gimenez (Deputy Course Director). The School has 30 academics teaching and researching across the marine science disciplines of Marine Biology, Biogeochemistry, Physical Oceanography and Geological Oceanography with 24 technical and administrative support staff. Teaching on the MSc Marine Biology is provided 'in house' by School academic staff in the main, with additional teaching provided from the University's School of Biological Sciences the National Museum of Wales and by guest lecturers.

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15/101
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48th
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68th
What students say
M
Mallory
24 Feb 25

I think Bangor University is the best place I could be studying, especially for my course. It has amazing facilities that other universities do not and offers many opportunities..Read more

M
Maddie
24 Feb 25

The content is interesting, access to lectures during undergraduate studies is very easy, however masters is difficult as everything occurs in the ocean science center across the..Read more

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Entry requirements

Entry to the MSc/Diploma Marine Biology requires a 2(ii) undergraduate Honours degree in a Biological Science (e.g. Biology, Botany, Zoology, Ecology, Marine Biology). Applicants from other science subject areas or with relevant employment experience are encouraged to apply, provided that they can demonstrate evidence of motivation and experience in their Personal Statement and CV.

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£11,500 per year

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£11,500 per year

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£11,500 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

£22,500 per year

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£22,500 per year

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Mallory
24 Feb 25
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I think Bangor University is the best place I could be studying, especially for my course. It has amazing facilities that other universities do not and offers many opportunities...
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Maddie
24 Feb 25
Marine Biology MSci
The content is interesting, access to lectures during undergraduate studies is very easy, however masters is difficult as everything occurs in the ocean science center across the...
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Bangor University
Bangor University , Bangor (Wales)

Bangor University offers an exceptional experience set amidst the captivating landscapes of North Wales, where courses spanning the...

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Bangor University
Bangor Bangor Gwynedd LL57 2DG United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Bangor   0.3 miles away

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