Overview

The Applied Marine Science programme from the University of Plymouth provides you with the scientific knowledge, skills and experience – together with practical field experience carried out with local marine partners and companies – you need for an exciting career in marine science.

Key facts:

Join a long established (1991), well-respected programme with an excellent record for employment in the marine sciences sector.

Develop confidence and competence in the theoretical and practical dimensions of marine science, deepening your scientific knowledge of the coastal environment and the pressures placed on it.

Gain the skills and knowledge required to work as a marine scientist through a vocationally relevant programme, while also benefitting from our strong research-based teaching, supported by our marine research groups.

Become experienced in coastal zone management using a range of practical techniques and approaches to problem solving.

Connect with local marine organisations including the Universities' Marine Institute, Marine Biological Association, Plymouth Marine Laboratory and the National Marine Aquarium.

Make the most of our links to commercial consultancy companies, local councils and environmental organisations that can provide project ideas and supervision on your dissertation.

Access an extensive range of field/laboratory equipment, including the COAST laboratories, our research vessel RV Falcon Spirit and a new waterfront Marine Station.

Build the skills required to assimilate knowledge over a wide range of disciplines and apply them to environmental analysis.

Benefit from the option of studying this programme part time.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Skills and Methods

Marine Science

Management of Coastal Environments

MRes Dissertation

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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More details

Applications can usually be made throughout the year, and are considered until programmes are full.

Language

English

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Marine Science View 69 other Masters in Marine Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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120

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90

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59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You should have:

A good honours degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent preferably in a science or engineering subject. If you don’t have any recent formal qualifications, we may accept work place experience.
If you have overseas qualifications you can check how they compare with the UK equivalent through Ecctis, who provide an advisory service.

English language:

If English is not your first language then we’ll need evidence of your proficiency in English. The minimum IELTS score usually accepted is 6.5. Our International Office has more information.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

21000 GBP / year

≈ 21000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

11700 GBP / year

≈ 11700 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part time (Home) - £650 per 10 credits.

Living costs

Plymouth

United Kingdom

731 - 1387 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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