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MSc - Master of Science
Edinburgh campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
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MSc - Master of Science
Edinburgh campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
MSc - Master of Science
Orkney Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
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MSc International Marine Science provides those of you with a bachelor-level graduate degree in Biology the opportunity to build your marine science knowledge and expertise. For those of you from a different academic background, the programme offers you the opportunity to prepare for employment in the wider international marine management and planning sector, through studying a range of relevant topical issues within this area. You’ll gain a broad knowledge of the fundamental principles, interdisciplinary nature, and innovative international practices in the global marine science field. You’ll explore marine resources and their sustainable exploitation, and how to use this theoretical knowledge in real-world practical applications. You’ll also consider strategic environmental assessment, policy, legal, ethical and health and safety issues of concern in the marine environment. The career-focused master’s programme will develop your technical, scientific, and managerial abilities, relevant for a marine science career in academia, industry, government and non-governmental organisations.
A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree or non-UK equivalent in a science subject with evidence of maths/numeracy courses passed at C or experience from a work environment can also be considered. Please include your CV as part of your application.
Students living in
Domestic
£15,200 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£29,992 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£29,992 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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