MSc Applied Aquatic Biology at University of Portsmouth

Programme overview

Dive into our MSc in Applied Aquatic Biology. Get set for an exciting career in conservation, consultancy, or research. Elevate your career on this Applied Aquatic Biology Master's degree.

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time/part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Research Skills and Project; Research Toolkit; Applied Tropical Marine Ecology; Aquaculture; Ecotoxicology and Pollution; Fisheries Biology and Management; Marine Policy, Planning and Conservation; Science and the Media.

Career pathways

Graduate roles include aquatic living resources management, marine NGOs, private sector consultancy, government-based research, conservation, teaching, further study or academic research, scientific journalism.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A second-class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. Professional experience and other qualifications may be taken into consideration for applicants not meeting this requirement. Applicants may be invited to attend an interview. Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will also be considered, such as previous study, employment, voluntary work and training courses, including courses and qualifications you didn't complete. English language: IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,500 for the whole programme (2027/28). Full-time: £11,500 Source

International applicants: GBP 20,950 for the whole programme (2027/28). Full-time: £20,950 Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.port.ac.uk/study/courses/postgraduate-taught/msc-applied-aquatic-biology

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