The Master of Science (MSc) programme enables you to pursue advanced study in your area of interest with the opportunity to work on independent research. Programme overview Studying for an MSc is an opportunity for committed scientists to focus on a relevant area of interest or practise and pursue an advanced qualification. While taught masters will provide you with specialist training in your chosen field, a research masters will develop advanced research skills, working alongside Faculty of Science researchers - many of whom are major contributors in their field. 120-point MSc Most students enter an MSc following completion of a PGDipSci. You will need to complete 120 points (maximum of 160 points) in a specialisation within one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study (research masters) or four years of part-time study (taught masters). Not all specialisations offer both taught and research options. 240-point MSc If you enter a MSc directly from an undergraduate degree you will need to complete 240 points (maximum of 280 points) in a specialisation in two years of full-time study or four years of part-time study (research masters) or six years of part-time study (taught masters). Not all specialisations offer both taught and research options. Marine Science Postgraduate study in Marine Science is your opportunity to advance your knowledge and skills in this fascinating field. Marine Science is as diverse as the environments and species that exist in the marine habitat. You can focus your study on topics such as: Biochemistry and physiology of marine organisms Biogeography Enhancement of aquaculture and fisheries Functioning of estuarine and marine ecosystems Management and conservation Subject structure Master of Science (MSc) in Marine Science 120 point (one-year) research masters MARINE 796 MSc Thesis in Marine Science Master of Science (MSc) in Marine Science 240 point research masters 15 points: MARINE 701 Current Issues in Marine Science 15 points from: BIOSCI 761 MSc Thesis Proposal CHEM 795 Research Methods in Chemistry ENVSCI 701 Research Practice in Environmental Science 90 points from 700 courses in related subjects: Biological Sciences, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Geography, Geophysics 30 points from: BIOSCI 724 Marine Ecology BIOSCI 725 Ecological Physiology BIOSCI 727 Aquaculture ENVSCI 702 Applied Estuarine Ecology ENVSCI 704 Modelling of Environmental Systems ENVSCI 714 Water Quality Science ENVMGT 746 Collaborative Environmental Management GEOG 746 Applied Coastal Geomorphology GEOG 748 Current Issues in Coastal Management GEOPHYS 711 Geophysical Fluid Dynamics GEOPHYS 712 Climate Dynamics GEOPHYS 713 Turbulent Processes in Climate GEOPHYS 761 Subsurface Imaging with Seismic and Radar Waves GEOPHYS 762 Subsurface Characterisation with Potential Field Methods MARINE 702 Field Techniques in Marine Science MARINE 703 Marine Protected Areas STATS 767 Topics in Multivariate Analysis STATS 775 Design of Ecological Experiments 120 points: MARINE 796 MSc Thesis in Marine Science Further study options Doctor of Philosophy