18 monthsProgramme duration
Jan, SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Interuniversity Master's Degree in Marine Biology is taught at the universities of Vigo, Santiago de Compostela and A Coruña. The special link between the autonomous community of Galicia and the marine environment requires the training of specialists who are responsible for the evaluation, management and appropriate valuation of marine diversity and resources in a given geographical area, guaranteeing their conservation within the current legal framework. Similarly, the training of staff dedicated to carrying out teaching and research tasks in the field of marine biology is equally essential.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Interuniversity Master's Degree in Marine Biology is taught at the universities of Vigo, Santiago de Compostela and A Coruña. The special link between the autonomous community of Galicia and the marine environment requires the training of specialists who are responsible for the evaluation, management and appropriate valuation of marine diversity and resources in a given geographical area, guaranteeing their conservation within the current legal framework. Similarly, the training of staff dedicated to carrying out teaching and research tasks in the field of marine biology is equally essential.
Admission Requirements
Access and admission
Optionally, a personal interview will be held (in person or via videoconference or email). The objective of this interview is to assess the applicant's interest in the master's degree, clarify any doubts regarding the documentation or merits provided, and allow for a tie-breaking of scores between several candidates.
- Curriculum (90%)
- Academic record (65%): Biology/Marine Sciences (x 1.0); rest (x 0.5)
- Professional experience in the marine sector (15%)
- Research experience (15%)
- Other merits related to the master's degree (5%)
- Letter of interest, motivation and references (10%)
- Optional personal interview, in case of a tie or if the documentation provided raises doubts.
- Curriculum vitae (up to 90% of the grade):
- Academic record (up to 65% of the CV). The following are established as preferential access profiles:
- Bachelor's degree in Biology or Marine Sciences (grade: average grade x 1).
- Bachelor's degree/Degree in other degrees in the major areas of science or health sciences (grade: average grade x 0.5).
- Research experience in biology (up to 15% of the CV). Collaboration in research projects, oceanographic campaigns, scientific publications, communications at conferences and research stays; all these merits must not have been previously included in the academic record.
- Professional experience related to biology (up to 15% of the CV). Internships in companies or institutions, not previously included in the academic record. Contracts in companies and institutions.
- Other merits (up to 5% of the CV). Various educational merits will be considered, such as courses, scholarships, attendance at cycles and conferences, awards, languages, other qualifications, and other merits that the applicant deems appropriate to provide.
- Letters of interest (up to 10% of the grade):
- Personal statement of interest in the master's degree (up to 5% of the grade). Free text with a minimum length of 200 words.
- Letter of recommendation (up to 5% of the grade). Written reference and support for the student, preferably issued by a former professor.
Optionally, a personal interview will be held (in person or via videoconference or email). The objective of this interview is to assess the applicant's interest in the master's degree, clarify any doubts regarding the documentation or merits provided, and allow for a tie-breaking of scores between several candidates.
1.5 Years
Jan
Sep
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
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