School of Marine biology (Postgrad)
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Annual tuition fees
Duration
1 YearsIntakes
Oct, JanList of Programs
- MSc Tropical Marine Biology *
- MSc Marine Science and Sustainable Development
* the cost of the course is £21,350 / 25814$ before the discount.
Requirements
Academic Requirements
We will consider all applicants with 2:2 or above, or equivalent international qualifications. For some courses, there may be additional requirements.
Egypt: The majority of our Postgraduate Taught Masters will consider applicants with 65% (Good)/CGPA 2.75 from American University of Cairo from Bachelor degree.
English Tests Requirements
TOEFL-IBT
8888 overall with minimum
component
scores:
Listening: 17
Reading: 18
Writing: 24
Speaking: 20
IELTS
76.5 overall with minimum
component
scores:
Listening: 5.5
Reading: 5.5
Writing: 6.0
Speaking: 5.5
PTE Pearson
5858 overall with minimum component
scores:
Listening: 42
Reading: 42
Writing: 50
Speaking: 42
About Faculty
Our curriculum is constantly evolving to reflect the latest findings in the field across the vast expanse of marine biology. Tropical ecosystems provide important resources locally and globally, and coral reefs are the most diverse of marine ecosystems threatened by human activities. There has never been a more exciting time to study biology.
- Our Coral Reef Research Unit is the most extensive of its kind in the UK.
- Network with internationally recognised researchers at the forefront of their field.
- Our unique multidisciplinary course is designed to deliver advanced theory and facilitate the development of a range of practical and professional skills.
Top Reasons to Study in University of Essex
- Central London is easily accessible from all of our campuses.
- Essex is top 40 in the UK (Complete University Guide 2023)
- 88% of our graduates are in employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2022)
- Our student body represents over 140 nationalities and supports over 30 different cultural societies
Ranking & Accreditation of University of Essex
Latest Rankings
- We are Top 40 in the UK (The Complete University Guide 2023)
- Our Students’ Union is 7th in the National Student Survey 2022 for representing students (Broad discipline English universities)
- Number one university in the UK for Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs), the flagship Innovate UK programme.
- We’re 76th in the global Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022 and ranked in the top 25 globally for three of the UN Sustainable Development Goals assessed.
- Top for Drama and Dance (The Guardian University Guide 2022)
- 25th for international outlook in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022.
- Top 50 for politics and sociology in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021.
- Top 75 for social sciences and law in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022.
- Top 200 for business and economics in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022
- Top 175 for the arts and humanities in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022.
- 88% of our graduates are in employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2022)
Student Accommodation at University of Essex
A Wide range of accommodation options for students to choose from, depending on what you need.
- The Towers
- South Courts
- The Houses
- The Meadows
- University Quays
- The Copse
Cost of the accommodation: 110-280 GBP/week
Cost of living: 6000 – 7000 GBPweek
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Apr, Nov
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