The Masters course in Marine Biology was launched in 2007. The
course was designed to deliver advanced marine biology theory and to
provide students with opportunities to develop advanced practical
and research skills. The course capitalises on the breadth of
research carried out in marine biology at the School of Biological
Sciences and provides opportunities for students to engage with
current research activities both in the UK and abroad.
The Masters in Marine Biology is taught solely by research active
staff. The course provides advanced theory, analytical, experimental
and field study opportunities and key graduate level skills.
Assessment techniques are diverse, representing the numerous skills
required by modern day Marine Biologists. All students are exposed
to the variety of skill requirements but are also able to specialise
through their research dissertations, the topics of which are
extremely diverse, again reflecting the broad research skill base of
the School’s research active staff.
There are two general aims for the Masters in Marine Biology.
Postgraduate students who have successfully completed this course
should be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the key
aspects (zoology, primary productivity, mariculture
and fisheries, practical and research skills) of
marine biology and ecology.
- Demonstrate knowledge of applied
marine biology (management, mariculture, fisheries
and biotechnology).
In particular, the Masters in Marine Biology provides students
with the skills required to identify, develop, initiate, report and
communicate the outcomes of a research task by drawing on advanced
marine biology theory and training in a variety of skills ranging
from research proposal and grant writing through to the numerous
ways in which career Marine Biologists are required to report their
findings.
Field Module (click below to find out
more)
Coral Reef Conservation Management
Core Modules
Marine Zoology
Marine Primary Productivity
Marine Microbial Ecology & Biotechnology
Mariculture and Fisheries
Environmental Seminars
Marine Practical Skills
Research Skills and Data Analysis
Marine Research Project
Plus one optional module from the following:
Climate Change
Conservation Management and Practice
Valuing Environmental Services
Politics and Society
Coral Reef Conservation Management Field Course
Applications and Further Information
For further information about postgraduate study in the School of
Biological Sciences, please contact: Nicola Andrews, Graduate
Administrator, School of Biological Sciences, University of Essex,
Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex CO4 3SQ, UK.
International enquiries:
email: bsquery (non essex users add@essex.ac.uk)
telephone: +44 1206 874470
Home and EU enquiries:
email: bsquery (non essex users add @essex.ac.uk)
telephone: 01206 872051
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