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    MSc Sustainable Aquaculture and Fisheries
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    MSc Sustainable Aquaculture and Fisheries

    University of Plymouth

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    United Kingdom, Plymouth

    University RankQS Ranking
    674

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Master by Course Work

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Campuses

    Plymouth

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026
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    Duration 1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 21,000  / year(s)
    Next Intake September-2026

    MSc Sustainable Aquaculture and Fisheries

    About

    Key features

    • Our MSc Sustainable Aquaculture and Fisheries programme provides you with an opportunity to engage with world-leading research , with access to outstanding aquaculture facilities and immersive field trips that will give you the tools to make the most of the global career opportunities in these fields.
    • Ranked top 15 in the UK and top 100 globally for Earth and Marine Sciences in the QS World University Rankings 2023.
    • Gain experience from a range of field trips , including the possibility of a residential field course, typically to Greece or Scotland (or an alternative field course), to restocking hatcheries, farms and other related facilities.
    • Join a rich research community and undertake your research project and technical training with our state-of-the-art facilities including aquaria, wet labs, marine station, nutrition and feed analytical suites and teaching laboratories.
    • Benefit from our strong relationships with government agencies, leaders in industry and Non-Government Organisations (NGOs), advancing your technical and scientific knowledge.
    • Follow the taught programme with an optional 6–12-month industry placement in an aquaculture organisation. Applications for these opportunities are open to students who have achieved a merit or higher within their first semester. This placement provides an opportunity to further develop your expertise in context.
    • Graduate opportunities include various career paths within the aquaculture industry, government organisations, NGOs, research and development and sustainability bodies. Previous graduates have progressed into careers in these fields or PhD programmes in the UK, Europe, Asia and Africa.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry requirements

    UK/EU
    A 2:1 or equivalent preferably in a biology, environmental science, zoology, marine biology related 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.
    International
    If you are an overseas applicant you can check the compatibility of your qualifications with the UK equivalent through UK ENIC, which provides an advisory service.
    If your first language is not English then evidence of English proficiency is required. The minimum IELTS score for acceptable English proficiency for entry is normally 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each element).
    For further advice on the appropriateness of overseas qualification and proficiency in the use of English, please contact our International Office .
    We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary .

    Career

    Career opportunities on every continent

    “The masters programme provides students with a real advantage in preparing for their future career in aquaculture. The world class research and teaching at the University of Plymouth gives a real advantage to the students in the commercial world.”
    Dr Ralph Bickerdike, Head of Fish Health and Welfare at Scottish Sea Farms

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    GBP 21,000 

    Application Fee

    GBP  
    University of Plymouth

    MSc Sustainable Aquaculture and Fisheries

    University of Plymouth

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