Msc Marine Biology

at University College Cork

The MSc in Marine Biology is a full-time multidisciplinary degree running for 12 months from the date of first registration for the programme. 
 

Programme Requirements
 

This programme consists of two parts:

• Part I consists of eight taught modules to the value of 60 credits involving lectures, practical work, seminars and fieldwork.
• Part II comprises a substantial Research Dissertation (BL6017) to the value of 30 credits for those meeting progression requirements of Part I of the programme.
   

In total students take 90 credits as follows:
 

Part I 

• BL6012  Marine Megafauna (10 credits)
• BL6013  Marine Fisheries and Aquaculture (10 credits)
• BL6014  Marine Fieldwork and Survey Techniques (10 credits)
• BL6015  Practical Marine Workplace Skills (5 credits)
• BL6016  Marine Ecology and Conservation (10 credits)
• BL6019  Ecological Applications of Geographical Information Systems (5 credits)
• BL6020  Genetics and the Marine Environment (5 credits)
• BL6026  Introductory Quantitative Skills for Biologists using R programming (5 credits)

Part II

• BL6017  Dissertation in Marine Biology Research Project (30 credits)
   

• A candidate for the MSc in Marine Biology must have obtained at least a Second Class Honours Grade II in a primary honours degree (NFQ Level 8) in any Biological Science or relevant equivalent area.
• In addition, under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), NFQ Level 8 graduates with relevant professional qualifications or relevant experience but not the relevant degree classification may also apply for entry and each case will be judged on a case-by-case basis as to their suitability for the programme, subject to the approval of the College of Science, Engineering and Food Science.
   

Minimum Requirements and Accepted English Language Tests & Examinations The minimum English language entry requirements for admission onto a postgraduate programme at UCC are outlined below. These requirements are for postgraduate applicants whose first language is not English. If Gaeilge (Irish) is your first language these requirements do not apply to you.There are a small number of programmes with a higher minimum English language entry requirement and we list these below under Programmes with a Higher Minimum English Language Requirement.IELTS*  
 

• 6.5 Overall
• 6.0 Individual Skills (academic version)
   

TOEFL iBT  

• 90 Overall
• Listening 20
• Reading 19
• Speaking 21
• Writing 20

The EU fee for this course is €6,130 (excluding €2,500 bench fee).
 

The Non-EU fee for this course is €22,600 (excluding €2,500 bench fee).
 

Deposits

If your course required a deposit, that figure will be deducted from your second semester fee payment in January.
 

EU student fee payment

Fees for EU students are payable in two equal instalments. First payment at registration in August and the second in January.
 

International student fee payment

International Students can pay in two equal instalments once they have paid the appropriate deposit. The initial payment is due on registration and the balance usually by the end of January.

As well as a number of professionally certified courses that will be provided throughout the course, students will also gain a variety of technical skills associated with research and computer skills (GIS in particular). Many transferable skills are also fostered through different learning approaches, including critical thinking, problem-solving, report writing, oral presentations, statistical analysis, independent research, and time management.