MSc Applied Aquatic Biology

... United Kingdom
... University of Portsmouth

Course Overview

Our aquatic ecosystems are under threat. Learn about the issues of pollution, overfishing and climate change from the frontline and take your studies, experience and career to postgraduate level on our MSc Applied Aquatic Biology course.

The University of Portsmouth is the perfect place to dive into aquatic biology, thanks to the temperate marine habitats and internationally protected conservation areas on our doorstep. Our Institute of Marine Sciences is home to some of the best facilities in the country and Portsmouth is ranked third of all post-1992 universities in the UK for research power.

Improve your career opportunities and skills by undertaking independent research, which will lead to exciting jobs in conservation, consultancy, fisheries and research, or teaching and further study.

General Eligibility

An upper second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.5 (with no less than 6 in each component).

Programme Information
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Course Category

Science


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Campus Name

Guildhall Campus


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Course Level

Postgraduate


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Duration

Full-Time, 1 year, Part-time, 2 years


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Available Intake

September


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IELTS Score


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Tuition Fees Range

9900,

19200, (INT)


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