Master of Science in Marine Biology

Our MSc Marine Biology programme aims to train graduates in multiple areas of marine biology and includes the acquisition of necessary field skills in sea survival, powerboat handling and marine radio.

This popular course includes modules in fisheries and aquaculture, genetics, marine ecology and conservation, marine mammals, and ecological aspects of Geographical Information Systems (GIS). In addition, the course has a significant fieldwork component including ship work as well as survey and sampling techniques training.

This masters course, run entirely by the School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences (BEES) at University College Cork, provides students with a keen understanding of these various disciplines and the skills necessary to meet the growing demand for trained marine biologists both in Ireland and abroad.

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.

Duolingo English Test:

DET 130
Literacy & Production - Minimum score 130
Comprehension & Conversation - Minimum score 120

IELTS:

7.0 Overall
7.0 in Writing and
6.5 all other Individual Skills (academic version)

TOEFL iBT:

100 Overall

Listening 23
Reading 21
Speaking 22
Writing 27

Cambridge Examinations:

C2 Proficiency
C1 Advanced

185 Overall with no less than 185 in Writing and 176 in each other element of the test.

Pearson PTE: Minimum score of 72 with no section score below 63