Overview

This Master in Marine, Biodiversity, Fisheries and Conservation at University of Algarve is geared towards the promotion of lifelong learning and is born out of the need to promote in the labour market, professionals with knowledge and technical skills in areas linked to the management of the marine and coastal environment and the use of scientific information to ensure sustainable development and the conservation of species and habitats for the benefit of humanity and the balance of ecosystems.

Objectives

To develop skills that help professional progression and innovation in areas involving the use of biological and oceanographic information for the understanding, management and conservation of marine biodiversity and its interactions with fisheries and global change

To respond to needs and gaps in experience identified by employers in these areas and in regions with which the University of Algarve has links, partnerships and research projects

To focus on conservation measures and sustainable management of marine biodiversity exploitation activities, conservation, mitigation and restoration of threatened marine species and habitats, and integration of predictions of climate change effects and other environmental changes

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Topics In Marine Biodiversity, Fisheries And Conservation

Analyses Of Biodiversity And Fisheries Data

Biodiversity Distribution Modeling Under Climate Change

Geographic Information Systems In Marine Biodiversity

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-04 00:00:00

More details

Non-EU applicants are advised to apply in the early stages due to the need to obtain a visa, a process that may delay arrival on national territory.

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Faro, Portugal

Disciplines

Biodiversity & Conservation Marine Science View 7 other Masters in Marine Science in Portugal

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Application Fee: 50 Euros
- Simple photocopy of passport or identification document
- Declaration on honor that it meets the conditions required
- Document proving the completion of Portuguese secondary education or equivalent, or the necessary and sufficient qualification for access to higher education in the country of origin, duly certified by the competent authorities
- Document proving the classification obtained
- Proof of language proficiency in the language of instruction
- The candidate will have to prove, by means of a certificate, the domain independent of the language in which the course is taught, under the terms foreseen for levels B1 and B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)

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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

4000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4000 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

1100 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1100 EUR per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Faro

400 - 800 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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