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University of Plymouth: Applied Marine Science
| Institution | University of Plymouth View institution profile |
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| Department | School of Biological and Marine Sciences |
| Web | https://www.plymouth.ac.uk |
| admissions@plymouth.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 1752 585858 |
| Study type | Taught |
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 provides you with the scientific knowledge, skills and experience – together with practical field experience carried out with local marine partners and companies – you need for an exciting career in marine science.
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Join a long established (1991), well-respected programme with an excellent record for employment in the marine sciences sector.
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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.
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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.
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Become experienced in coastal zone management using a range of practical techniques and approaches to problem solving.
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Connect with local marine organisations through the Plymouth Marine Sciences Partnership, which includes the Universities' Marine Institute, Marine Biological Association, Plymouth Marine Laboratory and the National Marine Aquarium.
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Make the most of our links to commercial consultancy companies, local councils and environmental organisations that can provide project ideas and supervision on your dissertation.
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Access an extensive range of field/laboratory equipment, including the COaST laboratories, our research vessel RV Falcon Spirit and a new waterfront Marine Station.
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Build the skills required to assimilate knowledge over a wide range of disciplines and apply them to environmental analysis.
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Benefit from the option of studying this programme part time.
Master of Research - MRes
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent preferably in a science or engineering subject. If you don’t have any recent formal qualifications, we may accept work place experience. * If you have overseas qualifications you can check how they compare with the UK equivalent through UK NARIC, who provide an advisory service. * English language: If English is not your first language then we’ll need evidence of your proficiency in English. The minimum IELTS score usually accepted is 6.5. Our Admissions Team can advise further. |
| Location | Main Site Drake Circus Plymouth PL4 8AA |
Master of Science - MSc (PG)
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent preferably in a science or engineering subject. If you don’t have any recent formal qualifications, we may accept work place experience. * If you have overseas qualifications you can check how they compare with the UK equivalent through UK NARIC, who provide an advisory service. * English language: If English is not your first language then we’ll need evidence of your proficiency in English. The minimum IELTS score usually accepted is 6.5. Our Admissions Team can advise further. |
| Location | Main Site Drake Circus Plymouth PL4 8AA |
About us
At the University of Plymouth, we are proud to be a top 3 modern UK university (Times Higher Education Young University Rankings, 2023) and are internationally renowned for high-quality research and teaching. We have also recently been awarded gold ratings across the board in the latest round of the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023). At the University of Plymouth, you will be studying alongside a community of people who believe deeply in the power of education to create positive change in society.
Our collective ethos is to use our knowledge for action – to apply real change, …
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