Applied Aquatic Biology, MSc, University of Portsmouth

the United Kingdom

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
MSc	Full-time, Part-time	1 - 2 year	September	-	-

About Applied Aquatic Biology, MSc - at University of Portsmouth

Overview

Elevate your career on this Applied Aquatic Biology Master's degree. Learn how to tackle the complex challenges aquatic ecosystems face and foster a deeper understanding of aquatic biology.

Located in the heart of diverse marine ecosystems, you'll engage in independent research projects that will equip you with the skills and knowledge to lead innovative solutions that make a lasting impact on the future of our aquatic ecosystems.

You'll also benefit from time spent in our Institute of Marine Sciences, which is home to a thriving research environment and some of the best facilities in the country – ranking Portsmouth third of all post-1992 universities in the UK for research power.

Once you graduate, you’ll be set to enter careers in conservation, consultancy, fisheries and further study.

Course highlights

Undertake independent research at the Institute of Marine Sciences
Learn how to rear coldwater species for restocking programmes, or trial fish food at the Sparsholt College Fishery and Aquatics facilities
Learn various advanced field and laboratory techniques to assess and monitor aquatic communities and the functioning of aquatic ecosystems
Gain subject matter expertise in marine conservation and policy, fisheries management and ecotoxicology and pollution
Learn how to communicate your work to experts and the general public
Learn from leading international researchers and industry leaders, including environmental consultancies and government bodies

Career development

Careers this Master’s prepares you for

Most of our successful applied aquatic biology Master's graduates go on to work in environmental consulting, fisheries and marine conservation.

This course has a strong management aspect. Specific modules such as Fisheries Biology and Management are designed to develop the leadership and governance abilities you'll need for a successful career in living resource management and consultancy.

Graduates of this course have gone onto areas such as:

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

Graduates of this course have gone onto roles such as:

Marine scientist
Waste minimisation officer
Fish house specialist
Insurance broker
Laboratory technician
Maritime and hydrocarbon sales manager
Environmental monitoring technician
Reef conservation volunteer

Graduates of this course have gone on to work for companies such as:

Scottish Sea Farms
Benthic Solutions Ltd
North Somerset Council

Notes about fees for this course

https://www.port.ac.uk/study/masters-and-postgraduate-taught/fees-and-funding

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.

English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 5.5.

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