Course Comparison

Course
MSc Marine Conservation MSc Applied Marine Science
Award
Master of Science - MSc Master of Science - MSc
Duration
1 year 1 year
Assessment breakdown
- -
Course type
Full-time Full-time, Part-time route available
Placement
- -
Location
Plymouth Plymouth
Provider
School of Biological and Marine Sciences School of Biological and Marine Sciences
Entry requirements
Candidates will require an appropriate background in primarily a biological, marine and environmental sciences degree to honours level at good 2:1 or above. Applications are also considered from well-qualified graduates in other disciplines with relevant experience or interests. Please refer to institution for additional advice: admissions@plymouth.ac.uk or telephone +44 1752 585858
All applicants are required to present a personal statement on what their career aims within marine conservation are, plus a short written piece around marine conservation priorities in the UK (see proforma in 'How to apply' that needs completing). CV as standard. 
English Language: IELTS 6.5 with scores of 5.5 in all elements.
We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary .
You should have:
  • A 2:1 or equivalent preferably in a science or engineering subject. We will consider a 2:2 or equivalent or other relevant awards. If you don’t have any recent formal qualifications, we may accept workplace 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.
We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary .