Overview

The International Marine Science MSc degree from Heriot-Watt University Dubai aims to understand the biology, chemistry, geology and physics of this dynamic system so central to all our lives. It also considers the overarching influence of climate change and how policy can be brought to bear on managing the resources of the ocean as part of the Blue Economy.

Career opportunities:

The Marine Environment and Climate Change degrees prepare our graduates for a career in Marine Environmental Consultancy, Basic Research and Marine Conservation. Employers include Industry, Government Agencies, Universities and NGOs.

The International Marine Science degree from Heriot-Watt University Dubai takes this approach a step further and will equip our graduates with the skills to operate on an international stage, as marine environmental issues increasingly require attention on a global scale.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Research Design and Analysis

Oceanography

GIS for Marine and Environmental Scientists

Environmental Processes

Marine Planning

Marine Renewable Energy Technology

Diversity of Marine Organisms

Marine Ecotoxicology

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Geology Natural Sciences Marine Science View 3 other Masters in Geology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants to the MSc programme will normally:

have a good undergraduate degree (minimum 2:2 honours or equivalent) in engineering or a relevant science discipline, or
demonstrate equivalent academic ability based on industrial experience or membership of a professional institution

As part of the eight taught courses on the International Marine Science MSc, Heriot-Watt online students must first take exams in two courses of the programme, Climate Change and Environmental Processes. Based on the results from these courses students continue on the programme at MSc or at PG Diploma level.

Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

£1,315 per course, £1,820 for dissertation

Funding

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