Master of Science [M.Sc] (Marine Ecosystem Management)
Field of Study:
$34,162 /Yr
The MSc in Marine Ecosystem Management is a one-year taught programme run by the School of Biology. The programme takes a holistic approach to understanding ecosystem function and services, and draws on the quantitative and diverse academic expertise within the University's Scottish Oceans Institute (SOI).
Highlights
- Modules include intense training in quantitative techniques (for example, statistical modelling and GIS).
- Students have the exciting opportunity to conduct fieldwork and practical boat-based training, locally as part of a core module (included in course fee), and further afield as part of optional field courses (extra cost applicable) in Antarctica (polar ecology) or Indonesia (scientific diving).
- Core modules in marine ecosystem function and management are complemented by a selection from optional modules including biologging, population biology, fisheries research, and estimating abundance.
- Stimulating, small class sizes with a focus on student-led, experiential learning.
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $34162 (GBP 25880) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $35944 (GBP 27230) |
| 2021 | $45436 (GBP 34421) |
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Career and Placement after Course
The aim is that graduates of this course will be part of the next generation of managers and marine scientists delivering integrated ecosystem management around the world.
Graduates of the course have undertaken careers in government agencies, environmental consultancies and the commercial marine sector, both within the UK and abroad.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,320/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Saltire Scholarships | Scholarship per student$ 10,560/Yr$8,000 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Bharat Petroleum Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| India Postgraduate Taught Master’s Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 4,693/Yr$3,555 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCollege-Specific |
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| Program | Important Date | Total Fees | Median Exams Score | Action |
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Application deadline for 2026 Intake (6th Aug 2026) | USD 34,162 /Yr GBP 25,880 /Yr |
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