Master of Science [M.Sc] (Marine Mammal Science)
Field of Study:
$34,162 /Yr
The MSc in Marine Mammal Science is a one-year taught programme run by the Sea Mammal Research Unit (SMRU), the only UK institution dedicated exclusively to marine mammal research. It draws on the quantitative and diverse academic expertise within the University's Scottish Oceans Institute (SOI).
Highlights
- Although focused on marine mammals, this programme covers advanced topics in quantitative marine ecology and animal behaviour.
- Modules include intense training in quantitative techniques (for example, statistical modelling and GIS) and applied research methods, including a field course to practice survey techniques (at no additional cost).
- Students might have the exciting opportunity to conduct fieldwork and training in Antarctica as part of the optional module in polar ecology (requiring additional payment of a substantial expedition fee). See the students' Antarctic expedition blog.
- The core curriculum is complemented by advanced optional modules in topical research areas of biologging, bioacoustics, behaviour and cognition, and population biology.
- Stimulating, small class sizes with a focus on student-led, experiential learning.
Important Dates
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Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $34162 (GBP 25880) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students should have a bachelor's degree from a recognized institution or university.
- International Baccalaureate (IB): 36 (HL 6,5,5) to 38 (HL 6,6,6 plus SL 6,6,6).
- Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL and PTE to get admission to this program.
- University of St Andrews does not require the GMAT or the GRE.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Postgraduate candidates will be expected to hold a good second division (2.1) or first division UK Bachelor's degree with Honours, or the overseas equivalent, in a relevant subject, or a relevant postgraduate qualification.
- Typical Indian degree equivalents with first-class grades of 60% to 80% (minimum) or 7.0-9.0 CGPA, depending on the institution attended, include:
- Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com/BComm/B.Comm.) or Bachelor of Commerce and Administration (BCA) awarded from a recognised Higher Education, Professional or Specialist institution.
- Bachelor of Engineering/Technology, when awarded from an institute of national importance, centre of advanced study, an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), or the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore.
- Bachelor of Science Engineering/Engineering/Technology, when awarded from a central university, a recognised state university, or a regional Engineering college.
Indian Institute of Engineers examinations A and B.
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Career and Placement after Course
Graduates of the course have gone on to complete PhDs or work as research scientists for government agencies, industry, environmental consultancies or marine conservation organisations as well as in academic institutions worldwide.
Graduates also become part of a large and growing alumni network, with many students continuing on to become research scientists, either at St Andrews or as part of international collaborations. SMRU has held noteworthy alumni gatherings at professional conferences, and graduates can stay in touch with each other using a Master-course-specific Facebook group.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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GREAT Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 13,200/Yr$10,000 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Thomas and Margaret Roddan Trust Bursary | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,320/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
UWL International Ambassador Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,320/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
ASID Foundation Legacy Scholarships | Scholarship per student$ 5,280/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Bharat Petroleum Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based |
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