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  Master of Science in Applied Marine Conservation


Atlantic Technological University    Online, Flexible and Professional Development

Full time September MSc 1 Year Full Time
Biological Sciences (4) Environmental Sciences (13)

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The Master of Science in Applied Marine Conservation is a one-year programme offered by ATU Galway. This degree focuses on core and specialist competences in key themes of fisheries, marine conservation, sustainability, and ecosystem-based management. Taught by research-active staff, the programme offers fieldwork, practicals, and 100% continuous assessment. With modules such as Data Analysis using R and RStudio, Seabird and Marine Mammal Population Assessment Techniques, and Ecology of Top Predators in Marine Systems, students gain a comprehensive understanding of marine conservation. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in applied marine conservation or can pursue further research at the PhD level.

About the course

This one year MSc degree focuses on core and specialist competences in key themes of fisheries, marine conservation; sustainability and ecosystem based management.

Course Highlights

  • Teaching by research-active staff working in the field of applied marine conservation with particular interest in fisheries, marine mammals and seabirds.
  • An applied degree with fieldwork, practicals and 100% continuous assessment.
  • major research thesis, in collaboration with a supervisor from ATU Galway and a supervisor from an external organisation.

Location: Galway City

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Entry Requirements

The minimum requirement is a 2.2 in a cognate Honours Degree, e.g. Zoology, Ecology, Marine Biology, Wildlife Management, Conservation Biology.

Non EU, non-native English speakers, must have a score of 6.0 in IELTS or equivalent.


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