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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Plymouth Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Coastal erosion. Threatened resources. Pollution. With increasing awareness of the importance of the world's oceans as a natural resource and of their role in the stability of the global climate and environment, marine science specialists are in high demand. Our vocational programme, involving local marine partners and companies, provides you with the scientific knowledge, skills and practical experience that you need for an exciting career in marine science. Join a long established (1991), well-respected programme with an excellent record for employment in the marine sciences sector.Develop confidence and competence in the theoretical and practical dimensions of marine science, deepening your scientific knowledge of the coastal environment and the pressures placed on it.Gain the skills and knowledge required to work as a marine scientist through a vocationally relevant programme, while also benefitting from our strong research-based teaching, supported by our marine research groups.Become experienced in coastal zone management using a range of practical techniques and approaches to problem solving.Connect with local marine organisations including the University's Marine Institute, Marine Biological Association, Plymouth Marine Laboratory and the National Marine Aquarium.Make the most of our links to commercial consultancy companies, local councils and environmental organisations which can provide project ideas and supervision on your dissertation.

Tuition fees

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£ 21,000per year

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University information

University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth

  • University League Table

    75th

  • Campus address

    Plymouth University, Drake Circus, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 8AA, United Kingdom

Join a thriving international community made up of 2,000 students from over 100 different countries.
Find your uni family in one of many international student groups at the Students' Union.
To reward outstanding achievement and to help ease concerns you may have about funding your studies, the university offers several international scholarships.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    45th out of 91 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    138 63%

    37th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    47th

    2
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.13 78%

    33rd

    16

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