MSc (by Dissertation) Marine Biology at University of Essex

Programme overview

The MSc (by Dissertation) Marine Biology is a Masters research degree in the School of Life Sciences with supervision across marine biology, including community ecology of coral reef systems, tropical seagrass beds, mangroves and fisheries, deep sea and marine connectivity, ocean acidification and macronutrient cycling. It involves a minimum of one year of full-time research or two years part-time, followed by a dissertation.

Department: School of Life Sciences | Duration: 1-2 years | Intake: January 2027 | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

There are no taught modules; students complete a research dissertation with a compulsory Biological Science research component. Students can upgrade to an MPhil or PhD subject to progress.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK applicants: a good honours degree or a Masters degree, or equivalent, in a related subject. A well-developed research proposal is essential. Applicants will normally be required to attend an interview, and acceptance is subject to research expertise in the department. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall, or equivalent, with 5.5 in all other components.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year. Home/UK tuition per year; fees increase for each academic year of study. Source

International applicants: GBP 23,625 a year. Tuition per year; fees increase for each academic year of study. Source

Intake: January 2027

Duration: 1-2 years

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