An academic and natural environment
From the laboratory to the marine environment
The aim of this master's degree is to train professionals in tasks related to marine biology and to improve the training of those already dedicated to these activities. The aim is to train research personnel to be incorporated into scientific marine biology research centres or into the research teams of public and private organisations.
10
PLACES
90
ECTS CREDITS
SPECIALIST MANAGEMENT
This master’s degree provides students with the most recent and innovative techniques and tools to design and carry out experimental work, as well as to analyse and assess theoretical and practical problems related to the field of marine biology.
PROFESSIONALIZATION
Fundamental knowledge in the sustainable management of marine resources thanks to learning how to use useful tools in other biological and biotechnological areas related to the conservation and management of the marine environment.
UPDATE OF RESEARCHERS
Training in skills and competences that allow the integration of graduates in R+D+I departments or research centres of other public and private institutions.
Advantages of studying the Master's Degree at the UDC Faculty of Science
Transversal Training
Training in skills and competences that allow graduates to design and carry out experimental work, analyse and assess theoretical and practical problems related to the field of Marine Biology, as well as the sustainable management of marine resources.
Professional internships
Compulsory external internships in the main companies and marine research centres of our country.
ACCESS PROFILE
Undergraduates or graduates in Biology or Marine Science (preferred) or other related Sciences (Physics, Land, Geology, Oceanography, Health).
COURSE OBJECTIVE
Marine biologists are responsible for many tasks in the areas of fisheries and aquaculture. For example, working for public administration to estimate and monitor stocks of marine species, business and NGO consultants, analysing data from satellite surveillance systems, or as scientific researchers. The research work has an application not only in the field of knowledge advancement, but also as a service to the administration in the monitoring and control of the quality of the marine environment or developing new exploitable resources.
An ocean of life to be discovered
€ 835,80
first year tuition fee for EU students
Master’s Degree in Marine Biology (EU)
- Approximate price of one academic course (60 credits)
- Since the master's degree lasts a year and a half, 50% more must be added for the second year's enrolment
€ 1462,80
first year tuition fee for non EU students
Master’s Degree in Marine Biology (non EU)
- Approximate price of one academic course (60 credits)
- Since the master's degree lasts a year and a half, 50% more must be added for the second year's enrolment
SYLLABUS
Module I. BASIC (30 ECTS)
- The marine environment: physical oceanography (3)
- Marine botany (3)
- Marine zoology (3)
- Marine microbiology (3)
- Marine ecology (3)
- Physiology of marine organisms (6)
- Molecular bases of adaptation to the marine environment (3)
- Techniques for the study of marine organisms (3)
- Experimental design and information resources (3)
Module II: ADVANCED: COMMON SUBJECTS (12 ECTS)
- Sampling techniques and recognition of organisms and communities (6)
- Cartography, GIS and remote sensing (3)
- Environmental management: socio-economics, environmental education and legislation (3)
Module III: A. ADVANCED: SUSTAINABLE USES AND MARINE MANAGEMENT (12 ECTS)
- Conservation biology (3)
- Genetic diversity: applications to the study of marine organisms (6)
- Marine pollution and ecotoxicology (3)
Module III: B. ADVANCED: MARINE RESOURCES (12 ECTS):
- Biology of exploited and potentially exploitable species (6)
- Assessment and exploitation of coastal resources (3)
- Fisheries and exploitation of fishery products (3)
Module IV: OPTIONAL SUBJECTS (6 ECTS):
- Spatial statistics and modelling (3)
- Invasive species and fouling (3)
- Developmental biology of marine organisms (3)
- Mechanisms of toxicity and detoxification of xenobiotics (3)
Module V. EXTERNAL INTERNSHIPS (18 ECTS):
- Public or private companies or organisations.
Module VI: END OF MASTER’S DEGREE PROJECT (12 ECTS)
- Development, preparation and public defence.
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