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Study Details: 1 year full-time
2 years part-time
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.
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.
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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
Core:
Aquatic Biology Research Project - 60 credits
Research Toolkit - 30 credits
Optional:
Applied Tropical Marine Ecology - 30 credits
Aquaculture - 30 credits
Ecotoxicology and Pollution - 30 credits
Fisheries Biology and Management - 30 credits
Marine Policy, Planning and Conservation - 30 credits
Science and the Media - 30 credits
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