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Marine Biology – (M.Sc.)
University of Groningen
Faculty of Mathematics & Natural Sciences| Application Deadline: | September: EU/EEA: 1 June; Non-EU/EEA: 15 April; February: EU/EEA: 1 December; Non-EU/EEA: 15 October | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,713 ≈ € 9,600 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Groningen / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | February, September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Groningen
The Marine Biology research programme incorporates the study of ecosystems from the tropical Atlantic Ocean and Indonesian waters to the antarctic Southern Ocean. The nearby North Sea and Wadden Sea are naturally also important focal points.
Studies on the ecological adaptations of important ecosystem components range from the interactions between bacteria and phytoplankton to the biomechanics of fish in successive life-history phases, and the ecology of dominant sea-bottom invertebrates in the North Sea. Laboratory cultures and field experiments on board research vessels are used to study the relation between the spring bloom of important plankton algae and the preceding bloom of diatoms, and the role of tintinnids and other protozoa at the end of the bloom. Trace metals that are of importance in growth regulation receive much attention.
The research groups of the Department of Biology collaborate with the Netherlands Council for Sea Research of the Royal Academy of Sciences. Together they constitute the Centre for Marine Sciences, which includes also Oceanology.
More than 90% of our graduates find jobs. About 30% continue in academic research with the pursuit of their PhD degree. This may take place in Groningen, elsewhere in The Netherlands or abroad. Another 30% continue in various kinds of research and management related to fisheries and coastal zone management. The final 30% works in the public sector for example, in journalism, teaching and communications.
Contents
Marine Biology is an international and highly interdisciplinary field. Students have the opportunity to custom design their study programme, which is strongly research oriented.
The core consists of advanced, elective modules and by at least two substantial individual research projects. The first of these research projects must be conducted in Groningen under the supervision of the institutes involved in the programme; whereas the second project can take place virtually anywhere in the world. Additional requirements include a presentation of a literature study (colloquium) and a Master thesis. Some examples of the advanced modules include Polar Ecology & Management, Coral Reef Ecology, Marine Genomics and Global Sea Change. Students are also encouraged to follow modules being offered by other groups within CEES such as Advanced Statistical Methods, GIS, Advanced Evolutionary Ecology, Adaptation-Biocomplexity-Conservation and Phylogenetics and Genomics in Ecology.
Field of Research
During the programme students have the opportunity to conduct research under the supervision of experienced scientists. Research may be conducted in the field, onboard research vessels and/or in the laboratory. Some examples of laboratory work include studying the influence of ultraviolet radiation on plankton, analysis of dispersal and genetic population structure of seaweeds, sea grasses, fish and invertebrates; or the molecular identification of invasive species. Field work might include studying species interactions across trophic levels in the Wadden Sea or the population dynamics of krill in the Antarctic. Whether you are interested in biological oceanography or coastal marine ecology, there are plenty of opportunities.
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Requirements
Requirements for admission to the Master´s degree programme in Marine Biology include:
* A Bachelor´s degree in Biology with the specialization Marine Biology or the specialization Ecology (Biological Oceanography, Marine Ecosystems and Marine Biology).
* If you have a different degree, the Board of Examiners will decide whether or not you can be admitted to the Master´s degree programme.
* Sufficient English proficiency is required. Language requirements include an IELTS test score of 6.5 or a TOEFL test score of 580 (paper-based), 237 (computer-based) or 92 (internet-based, iBT).
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 580 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 237 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 92 |
Accreditation
Accredited by the Dutch Government
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You can contact A.F. Bos to ask a question about Marine Biology at University of Groningen.
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