General information
Tropical Coral Reef course in the Maldives. Tropical Coral Reefs: Monitoring and Management (A11CR) is an optional course available to all students on any of our PGT Marine programmes. It involves a two week field trip to the Maldives where students are given the opportunity to explore the marine environment whilst learning different techniques for surveying and monitoring coral reefs.See this short film.
The biodiversity of the marine environment is of enormous importance to humans as a resource for food, pharmaceuticals and ecosystem services. The School's Centre for Marine Biodiversity and Biotechnology (CMBB) focuses on research using traditional and newly developing molecular methods to study these important marine resources and products. The rapid loss of biodiversity both on land and in the sea makes it especially important that good knowledge is obtained to enable the appropriate management of the lesser known marine resources.
The programme covers a broad range of issues in four taught core courses enabling students to choose four other taught courses from a variety of options available within the School and elsewhere in the University's programme of MSc programmes. Further information is available at: marinemsc.sls.hw.ac.uk.
Core courses:
- Diversity of Marine Organisms
- Marine Resources and Sustainability
- Marine Biotechnology
- Practical Skills in Marine Biotechnology
- Research Project (MSc only)
Industrial Project Placements. Now offereing project placements through an ERASMUS scheme with the European Society of Marine Biotechnology (ESMB).
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Venue
Application
Click here to apply: http://www.hw.ac.uk/student-life/how-to-apply/postgraduate.htm
Cost:
<p>Tuition fees for 2015 entry:</p> <table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="line-height:20.7999992370605px; width:400px"> <tbody> <tr> <td> </td> <td class="rtecenter"><strong>Full-time</strong></td> <td class="rtecenter"><strong>Part-time</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Scotland/Non-UK EU</strong></td> <td class="rtecenter">£7.800</td> <td class="rtecenter">£3.900</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>England/Northern Ireland/Wales</strong></td> <td class="rtecenter">£7.800</td> <td class="rtecenter">£3.900</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Overseas</strong></td> <td class="rtecenter">£19.200</td> <td class="rtecenter">£9.600</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>The price per course is £975 for EU students, and £2.400 for overseas students.</p> <p> </p>
Prerequisites:
Degree Requirements
For MSc level entry, candidates must hold a First or Second Class Honours Degree or equivalent qualification from a British or approved overseas university, preferably in a Biological Science. Similar qualifications or, alternatively, backgrounds in Geography, Civil Engineering, Economics and other disciplines are also suitable.
For Diploma level entry candidates must hold a degree, preferably at Honours level in an appropriate subject as defined above. Equivalent qualifications will be considered on an individual basis; please enquire if you have any doubts.
Language Requirements
If your first language is not English, or your first degree was not taught in English, you need to provide evidence of your English language ability. The minimum requirement for English language is IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Application Procedure:
You can apply for this programme using the online application form and start by creating an account. You will need to attach the following documents to your online application:
- a copy of your degree certificate and relevant transcripts
- proof of your ability in the English language
- references from two academic sources
- a copy of the photo page from your passport (International students requiring a visa to enter the UK)
- a financial guarantee to prove how your tuition fees and personal maintenance costs will be met (International students requiring a visa to enter the UK or are being sponsored by their government or a commercial organisation).
Application Deadline: there is no official deadline for postgraduate applications; they are accepted right up until the beginning of term. However, if you are applying for a popular programme, it is in your best interest to submit your application as soon as you can so that you have the best chance of getting a place.
Grant Opportunities:
We aim to encourage well-qualified, ambitious students to study with us and we offer a wide variety of scholarships and bursaries to achieve this. Over £6 million worth of opportunities are available in fee and stipend scholarships, and more than 400 students benefit from this support.
There are a number of Heriot-Watt Bursaries available to eligible students. For all Heriot-Watt Scholarships and bursaries please click here.
Qualification
Tropical Coral Reef course in the Maldives. Tropical Coral Reefs: Monitoring and Management (A11CR) is an optional course available to all students on any of our PGT Marine programmes. It involves a two week field trip to the Maldives where students are given the opportunity to explore the marine environment whilst learning different techniques for surveying and monitoring coral reefs.See this short film.
The biodiversity of the marine environment is of enormous importance to humans as a resource for food, pharmaceuticals and ecosystem services. The School's Centre for Marine Biodiversity and Biotechnology (CMBB) focuses on research using traditional and newly developing molecular methods to study these important marine resources and products. The rapid loss of biodiversity both on land and in the sea makes it especially important that good knowledge is obtained to enable the appropriate management of the lesser known marine resources.
The programme covers a broad range of issues in four taught core courses enabling students to choose four other taught courses from a variety of options available within the School and elsewhere in the University's programme of MSc programmes. Further information is available at: marinemsc.sls.hw.ac.uk.
Core courses:
- Diversity of Marine Organisms
- Marine Resources and Sustainability
- Marine Biotechnology
- Practical Skills in Marine Biotechnology
- Research Project (MSc only)
Industrial Project Placements. Now offereing project placements through an ERASMUS scheme with the European Society of Marine Biotechnology (ESMB).
You can apply for this programme using the online application form and start by creating an account. You will need to attach the following documents to your online application:
- a copy of your degree certificate and relevant transcripts
- proof of your ability in the English language
- references from two academic sources
- a copy of the photo page from your passport (International students requiring a visa to enter the UK)
- a financial guarantee to prove how your tuition fees and personal maintenance costs will be met (International students requiring a visa to enter the UK or are being sponsored by their government or a commercial organisation).
Application Deadline: there is no official deadline for postgraduate applications; they are accepted right up until the beginning of term. However, if you are applying for a popular programme, it is in your best interest to submit your application as soon as you can so that you have the best chance of getting a place.
Degree Requirements
For MSc level entry, candidates must hold a First or Second Class Honours Degree or equivalent qualification from a British or approved overseas university, preferably in a Biological Science. Similar qualifications or, alternatively, backgrounds in Geography, Civil Engineering, Economics and other disciplines are also suitable.
For Diploma level entry candidates must hold a degree, preferably at Honours level in an appropriate subject as defined above. Equivalent qualifications will be considered on an individual basis; please enquire if you have any doubts.
Language Requirements
If your first language is not English, or your first degree was not taught in English, you need to provide evidence of your English language ability. The minimum requirement for English language is IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
