School of Life Sciences
Heriot-Watt University
From its years of academic research and industrial consultancy experience as one of the main UK Marine Technology Centres, the University recognises the need for an interdisciplinary approach to both the development and the protection of ocean resources. In these times of rapid global change, it is essential that scientists and environmental decision-makers understand the fundamentals of the technologies involved in different development options, whilst engineers should be encouraged to adopt an understanding of the environmental, socio-economic and political aspects of any proposed project. The course covers all these areas.
General funding sources
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Study information
- Qualification:
- MSc/Diploma
- Study duration:
- MSc: 12 months full time; 24 months part time. Diploma: 9 months full time; 20 months part time.
- Study mode:
- FT/PT
- Start month:
- September
- Entry requirements:
- For MSc level entry, students must hold a good (minimum 2:2) honours degree, and/or full membership of a relevant professional institution, and/or equivalent UK or overseas qualifications that may be considered on an individual basis. For Postgraduate Diploma level entry, students must hold any of the above, and/or a relevant 3rd Class Honours or Ordinary degree and an acceptable period of appropriate industrial experience.
- Language requirements:
- TOEFL 577 (in the computerised test the equivalent is 233 marks and the Internet based requirement is 90). An IELTS requirement of 6.5 or Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency Grade C are also acceptable.
- No. of students per year:
- 25
- Fees:
- Academic Year 2007/08 fees were £3,790 Home/EU; £11,360 Overseas (full time) and £2,050 Home/EU; £6,140 Overseas (part time). Academic Year 2008/09 fees subject to confirmation.
