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

Starting 2027-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St Andrews, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

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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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29990 GBP / year

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12030 GBP / year

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Living costs

Saint Andrews

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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