Marine Ecosystem and Fisheries Sciences
Universität Hamburg
Program Overview
The Master of Science in Marine Ecosystem and Fisheries Sciences is set up as a consecutive and research-oriented degree programme. Graduates will have learned the practical and theoretical methods of the research fields of Biological Oceanography (BO) and Fisheries Science (FS) and will be able to apply them in laboratory, field and theoretical studies. Students will possess the ability to develop scientific hypotheses through problem analysis and are able to select approaches to best test these hypotheses. Graduates will be familiar with the current discourse on anthropogenic effects on marine ecosystems and, with their professional knowledge, will be able to contribute to social debates regarding the management and conservation of ocean ecosystems and living marine resources. Consequently, graduates will be in a position to excel in a future scientific career and/or to contribute to assessment and management of the status of ocean ecosystems.
EURFinancials
Financials
INFOIntakes and Duration
Intakes and Duration
Intake Season
Winter (October)
Duration
4 semesters
COCareer Outcomes
Career Outcomes
You can always explore various career paths after completing this program. The listed options are some of the most popular among graduates.
EURSalary Outlook
Salary Outlook
Typical range
€50,000 – €90,000 per year
Fresher, mid-level, and experienced ranges are linked to external sources so they stay auditable for applicants.
LANGLanguage & Exams
Language & Exams
Teaching Language
English
Applicants must have adequate English-language skills. Adequate language proficiency may be demonstrated as follows: a) Proof of proficiency in English at a B2 level in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages through a course at an accredited institution or b) International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Test with a score of at least 5.0 or c) Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) internet-based test with a score of at least 72 points or d) Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE), Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE), Higher Business English Certificate (BEC), First Certificate in English (FCE) or e) A higher education degree in an English-language degree programme or f) A higher education entrance qualification for English-language higher education institutions or g) A six-month stay in an English-speaking country or h) Seven years of English instruction at a German school
REQRequirements
Requirements
Academic Admission
A Bachelor of Science in Marine Ecosystem and Fisheries Sciences, or a Bachelor’s degree from another degree programme, provided that applicants can substantiate at least 81 ECTS credits of completed coursework in natural science fundamentals from the following disciplines, which are comparable to the curriculum of the Bachelor of Science in Marine Ecosystem and Fisheries Science at Universität Hamburg: a) Mathematics (including physics and bioinformatics, if available) with a total of at least six ECTS credits and b) Chemistry (general, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry as well as biochemistry) with a total of at least six ECTS credits and c) Statistics with a total of nine ECTS credits and d) Biology (including biological oceanography and fisheries science) with a total of at least 60 ECTS credits
APS Certificate
An APS certificate is required for applicants who have completed their qualifying education in India, China, or Vietnam.
IELTS Score
IELTS 5.0 overall
Application Deadline
Application deadlines are subject to changes. Please refer to the above university course link for the most accurate information.
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