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Program facts

  • Program type
    Master's
  • Duration
    1 year
  • Annual tuition fee
    20,200 GBP

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

  • Language taught in
    English
  • Start date
    September

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Program Overview

What the University of Portsmouth says about their program:
"Our aquatic ecosystems are under threat. If you want to face the issues of pollution, overfishing and climate change from the frontline – and take your studies and experience to postgraduate level too –then this MSc Applied Aquatic Biology course will meet your ambitions.


The University of Portsmouth is the perfect place to dive into aquatic biology, thanks to the temperate marine habitats and internationally-protected conservation areas on our doorstep. We're also home to some of the best facilities in the country.


Your skills and knowledge can lead to exciting careers in conservation, consultancy and research, but you’ll also be prepared to take on roles in teaching, or pursue further study."

Admissions requirements

We will guide you through the application procedure; please see the details below.

Postgraduate academic requirements

A second-class honours degree or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications.

English proficiency

Undergraduate

  • IELTS: 6.0
  • TOEFL: 79
  • PTE: 54

Graduate

  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL: 91
  • PTE: 61

Documents required

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Passport identification page
  • Personal Statement or Statement of Purpose

Fees and Funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition: from £18,100 to £25,400 per year
  • Graduate tuition: from £15,000 to £17,600 per year

Funding

Vice Chancellor's Global Development Scholarship

Eligible students will be able to receive the Vice Chancellor's Global Development Scholarship. This scholarship will take the form of a £1,600 fee reduction that will apply to your first year of study.

Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship

This scholarship is merit-based for January 2024 entry onwards, eligible applicants can be considered for the Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship. This scholarship will take the form of a £3,000 fee reduction that will apply to your first year of study.