Course Comparison

Course
MRes Applied Marine Science MSc Marine Conservation
Award
Master of Research - MRes Master of Science - MSc
Duration
1 year 1 year
Assessment breakdown
- -
Course type
Full-time, Part-time route available Full-time
Placement
- -
Location
Plymouth Plymouth
Provider
School of Biological and Marine Sciences School of Biological and Marine Sciences
Entry requirements
You should have:
  • A good honours degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent preferably in a science or engineering subject. If you don’t have any recent formal qualifications, we may accept work place 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 .
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 .