Overview
The MSc in Marine Mammal Science at the University of St Andrews is a one-year taught programme run by the Sea Mammal Research Unit (SMRU), the only UK institution dedicated exclusively to marine mammal research. The MSc further draws on the quantitative and diverse academic expertise within the University's Scottish Oceans Institute (SOI).
Highlights
- Although focused on marine mammals, this programme also 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 Scotland-based field course to practice survey techniques (at no additional cost).
- You might have the exciting opportunity to experience fieldwork locally as part of a core module and further afield as part of optional field courses (extra cost applicable) including on our Polar Ecology module.
- 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.
Careers
- 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.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Conservation and Management of Marine Mammals
- Mathematical and Statistical Modelling for Biologists
- Advanced Bioacoustics for Marine Mammal Science
- Current Issues in Biologging
- Current Issues in Marine Mammal Behaviour
- Estimating Animal Abundance and Biodiversity
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Campus Location
- St Andrews, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A first or 2.1 (Honours) undergraduate degree or equivalent in a biological science. Other scientific, engineering or mathematics degrees may be acceptable. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the international entry requirements.
- Training in advanced mathematics and statistics (at least to UK school SQA Higher, GCE AS or A-Level, International Baccalaureate or equivalent).
- Very good baseline IT skills including word-processing, spreadsheet use, email and internet.
- English language proficiency.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents29990 GBP / year≈ 29990 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents12030 GBP / year≈ 12030 GBP / year
Living costs
Saint Andrews
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