Cork,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Marine Biology in Cork Ireland | University College Cork
University College Cork
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Cork Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
23,500
(c. USD27,075.76)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Our MSc in Marine Biology is designed to equip students with comprehensive expertise across various marine science disciplines while developing essential practical skills like sea survival, powerboat operation, and marine radio communication.
This sought-after program covers subjects ranging from fisheries and aquaculture to marine genetics, conservation ecology, marine mammal studies, and GIS applications in ecology. Students also gain hands-on experience through extensive fieldwork, including vessel-based research and training in survey methodologies.
Offered exclusively by UCC's School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences (BEES), this master's program delivers both theoretical knowledge and practical competencies to prepare graduates for the increasing global need for qualified marine biology professionals.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
A candidate for the MSc in Marine Biology must have obtained at least a Second Class Honours Grade II in a primary honours degree (NFQ Level 8) in any Biological Science or relevant equivalent area.
In addition, under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), NFQ Level 8 graduates with relevant professional qualifications or relevant experience but not the relevant degree classification may also apply for entry and each case will be judged on a case-by-case basis as to their suitability for the programme, subject to the approval of the College of Science, Engineering and Food Science.
Duolingo English Test:
DET 130
Literacy & Production - Minimum score 130
Comprehension & Conversation - Minimum score 120
IELTS:
7.0 Overall
7.0 in Writing and
6.5 all other Individual Skills (academic version)
TOEFL iBT:
100 Overall
Listening 23
Reading 21
Speaking 22
Writing 27
Cambridge Examinations:
C2 Proficiency
C1 Advanced
185 Overall with no less than 185 in Writing and 176 in each other element of the test.
Pearson PTE: Minimum score of 72 with no section score below 63
Tuition
EUR
23,500