| Marine Biology (MSci) | | |
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School | Queen's University Belfast - Graduate Programs | | |
Location | Belfast, NI, United Kingdom | | |
School Type | Graduate School | | |
School Size | Full-time Graduate: 6,600 | | |
Degree | Master | | |
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Length | 4 Year(s) | | |
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Prerequisites | - 3 of Chemistry or Biology or Mathematics
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Prerequisites Notes | The minimum requirement is usually 75 - 80% overall, although some programmes do require higher grades and may specify exact grade requirements in relevant subjects. MSci applicants will automatically be considered for admission to the BSc if they are not eligible for the MSci, both at initial offer-making stage and when results are received.
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Cost | Cost per year has been converted from British Pounds to Canadian Dollars. The actual cost may vary due to exchange rate. | | |
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Description | 'The oceans are a key element for the existence of life on Earth. 97% of all the water on Earth, and 99% of the habitable space on this planet, is in the ocean' (source: NASA).
Marine biology is the interdisciplinary study of life in the ocean. At the present time, the position of marine biology graduates has never been as critical to the functioning of our society, economy and environment. Complex issues such as overfishing, pollution and climate change are colliding to bring about extraordinary and sometimes catastrophic changes in marine systems. As a marine biologist you will apply cutting edge technologies to help tackle these issues on a scale from molecules to ecosystems.
With regards to marine resources management the UK's territorial waters stretch over 6.8 million km2 (over fourteen times the terrestrial landmass) and within this vast area lies the blue economy: marine renewable energy, oil, gas, fish, minerals and rare earth metals. To manage these resources in a sustainable manner requires assessment and guidance from highly-skilled marine biologists. | | |
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