Location
Ireland
Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Fees
EUR23500
(2025)
Duration
1 Year(s)
Next intake
11 September 2025
Entry Score
7.0
IELTSA 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
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