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Two year taught International MSc programme covers a wide range of subjects related to the sustainable use of marine biological resources This is a unique opportunity to study at a choice of nine European universities and receive one joint degree, while gaining access to Europe's top marine research institutes. As a student on this exciting Masters programme, you will have the opportunity to: Be part of an international student community Experience the diversity of European marine ecosystems Choose a thematic specialization fit to your own personal interests Gain valuable skills through extensive practical and laboratory training Present your thesis at an international open symposium Research projects as an integral part of your study programme Participate in a 10-day field research project during the IMBRSea Joint School About the International Master in Marine Biological Resources (IMBRSea) The two-year taught MSc programme, the International Master in Marine Biological Resources (IMBRSea), is a joint Master programme organized by ten leading European universities in the field of marine sciences. IMBRSea covers a wide range of subjects related to the sustainable use of marine biological resources. With an emphasis on marine biological and ecological processes, the programme links biology of marine organisms and environmental studies with subjects in marine policy and planning. Show less

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IMBRSea covers a range of subjects within marine science and marine biological resources. With an emphasis on marine biological and ecological processes, the programme links biology of marine organisms and environmental studies with subjects in marine policy and planning.

Topics are covered through Thematic Modules in Specialization Tracks to prepare the next generation of scientists who need to understand the marine ecosystem functioning and conservation of biodiversity to work in biological resources exploitation and management.

IMBRSea offers a unique combination of Courses, Annual Symposia, Professional Practices and Thesis subjects in an integrated program to learn how to develop blue biotechnologies in a sustainable way.

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Year 1
Oceanography
6 credits

Marine Ecology
6 credits

Quantitative methods in marine science
6 credits

Marine Policy and Governance
3 credits

Marine Genomics
3 credits

Marine GIS and Spatial Planning
3 credits

Stakeholder engagement
3 credits

IMBRSea Professional Practice Portfolio
12 credits

Year 2
Animal Behaviour: Recording and Analysis
5 credits

Acoustic Monitoring as a Marine Conservation Tool
5 credits

Species Distribution Modelling
5 credits

Seabird and Marine Mammal Population Assessment Techniques
3 credits

Ecology of top predators in marine systems
5 credits

Statistical Analysis in Population Ecology
5 credits

Secondary Impacts of Harvest on Wild Populations and Ecosystems
5 credits

Life History Strategies and Trade-Offs
3 credits

Erasmus Mundus Research Thesis
30 credits

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